Beech 18 family
The Beech 18 line on this site has two variants. Length runs from the 18 to the turbine Beech 18, a spread of 9.0 ft (25.5%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. The variants spread over Design Groups I and II and Approach Category A.
The Beech 18 has the 5th-widest main gear among the 120 piston aircraft on this site. The Beech 18 has the 4th-lowest tail among the 223 twin-engine types. The Beech 18 has the 5th-shortest length in Design Group II (77 types). The Beech 18 has the 4th-longest wheelbase among the 117 piston aircraft on this site with a published figure.
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech 18 | 49.7 ft | 35.3 ft | 9.3 ft | 9,700 lb | II-A |
| Beech 18 (turboprop) | 46.0 ft | 44.3 ft | 9.6 ft | 9,900 lb | I-A |
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.