Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster
Manufacturer:
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Cessna Aircraft Co.
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Role/Function:
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Observation
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Serial Number:
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67-21413
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Model Number:
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Model 337
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Crew:
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1
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Power Plant:
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2 - 210 hp Continental 10-360C engines.
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Performance:
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Max Speed: 199 mp/h
Service Ceiling: 20,500 ft.
Range: 800 mi.
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Weights:
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Maximum: 4,360 lbs.
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Dimensions:
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Wing Span: 38 ft 2 in.
Length: 29 ft. 9 in.
Height: 9 ft. 4 in.
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Armament:
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Smoke rockets or 7.62 mm Mini Gun Pod
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Cost:
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N/A
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# Built:
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N/A
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In 1967, the Air Force needed a twin engine forward observation aircraft for Vietnam. Cessna proposed its civilian Model 337 which was currently in production. Modifications for military use included pylons for smoke rockets, a smoke generator to make it more visible, and a loud speaker for psychological warfare.
The Air Force first used the Skymaster in Da Nang in July 1967. Many still are used by the Air National Guard. The O-2A at the Castle Air Museum came from the California Air National Guard at Van Nuys.
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