The Beechcraft Model 18 made its first demonstration flight in 1937 and production continued for an impressive thirty-two years, with move than 9,000 aircraft built. The low-wing, all-metal, ...

Following the Staggerwing was the Model 18 Twin Beech, which was introduced in 1937 and produced for more than three decades. ... Beechcraft made its first King Air 200 delivery in 1974.

This 1957 Twin Beech has 9,615 hours on the airframe, 327 hours since overhaul on the 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engine on the left side and 492 hours since overhaul on the right.

WICHITA, Kan.—Aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft is narrowing down a list of potential buyers as part of its plan to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization. The Wichita Eagle reports ( the compa… ...

The Beechcraft Model 18 has a range of 1,130 miles (1818 km), climbs at 1,200 feet (365 meters), and has a service ceiling of 20,500 feet (6.2 km) above sea level.