Cessna 337 Skymaster
Piston • twin engine • High Wing • Retractable gear
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About the Cessna 337 Skymaster
The Cessna 337 Skymaster is a unique twin-engine civil utility aircraft featuring a centerline thrust “push-pull” configuration. Unlike conventional twins, its engines are mounted in the nose and rear of the fuselage, eliminating the dangerous yaw characteristics associated with engine failure in standard twin-engine aircraft. This safety feature, combined with its twin-boom tail design, makes it an intriguing option for pilots seeking multi-engine redundancy without the Vmc (minimum control speed) risks of asymmetric thrust.
- Centerline Thrust: Eliminates critical engine yaw, making it easier to handle during single-engine operations.
- Visibility: The high-wing design and lack of wing-mounted engines provide excellent downward visibility, ideal for observation (utilized by the USAF as the O-2).
- Cabin: Seating for up to six, though often configured for four with ample luggage space.
- Performance: While not the fastest twin, it offers respectable short-field performance and stable handling. Turbocharged (T337) and Pressurized (P337) variants exist for higher altitude operations.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 38.17 ft
- Length
- 29.75 ft
- Height
- 9.33 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 4,630 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 4,400 lbs
- Useful Load
- 1,500 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 128 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 144 KTAS
- Range
- 839 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 19,500 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1200 fpm
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