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The prototype Beech Model 18 was flown for the first time in 1937. First acquired by the Army in 1940, eventually over 4,000 were built for the U.S. Army Air Force and over 1,500 for the U.S. Navy. The C-45 stayed in service in the U.S. Air Force until 1963. Civil Model 18's remained in production until 1969; a production run of 32 years.

Specifications (SNB-5)

Designations

	Type: Transport
	Engine: two 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985-B5 radials

	Model 18: Beech company designation
	C-45: U.S. Army Air Corps transport
	UC-45: U.S. Army Air Corps utility transport
	AT-7: U.S. Army Air Corps trainer (name: Navigator)
	AT-11: U.S. Army Air Corps bombardier trainer with glazed nose (name: Kansas or Kansan)
	F-2: U.S. Army Air Force photo reconnaissance
	JRB: U.S. Navy utility transport
	SNB: U.S. Navy scout/trainer

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page updated 08 February 2008

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