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| The U-17 is a derivitive of the Cessna 185 Skywagon fixed conventional gear general aviation airplane, which was produced between 1961 and 1985. As part of the United States Military Assistance Program, Cessna received a contract to supply the United States Air Force with the Skywagon. These were intended for delivery overseas and were designated U-17A and U-17B.
The Cessna 185 is basically a Cessna 180 with a strengthened fuselage. The main difference between the two aircraft is the larger vertical fin on the 185 and the 300 hp (224 kW) Continental Motors IO-520-D engine as opposed to the 230 hp (172 kW) Continental Motors O-470-S fitted in the Cessna 180. The exception was that a Continental Motors IO-470-F engine of 260 hp (194 kW) was initially fitted until midway through the 1966 production year. The later model Skywagon II has a factory fitted avionics package. The Skywagon can also be fitted with floats, amphibious float, or skis. The AGcarryall variant of the 185 adds a 151-gallon belly chemical tank and removable spray booms for aerial application. It is also possible to fit a cargo pod under the fuselage that can carry an extra 300 lb (136 kg). SPECIFICATIONS: Crew: one pilot Capacity: 5 passengers Length: 7.85 m (25 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 10.92 m (35 ft 10 in) Height: 2.36 m (7 ft 9 in) Wing area: 16.16 m² (174 ft²) Empty: 725 kg (1,600 lb) Maximum takeoff: 1,520 kg (3,350 lb) Powerplant: 1x Continental Motors IO-520-D, 300 hp (224 kW) PERFORMANCE: Maximum speed: 155 knots (287 km/h) at sea level Range: 573 nautical miles (1,061 km) at maximum cruising speed with standard tanks and no reserve Service ceiling: 17,150 ft (5,230 m) Rate of climb: 1,010 ft/min (5.1 m/s) at sea level Wing loading: 19.3 lb/ft² (94.2 kg/m²) |
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