Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster (USA)
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Specifications
Country of Origin:
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United States
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Manufacturer:
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Cessna Aircraft Company
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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/Mk #:
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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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Maximum Speed:
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199 mph.
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Cruising Speed:
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n/a
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Service Ceiling:
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20,500 ft.
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Range:
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800 mi.
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Weights:
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Empty: n/a
Maximum: 4,360 lbs.
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Wing Span:
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38 ft. 2 in.
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Length:
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29 ft. 9 in.
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Height:
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9 ft. 4 in.
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Wing Area:
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202.5 ft²
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Armament:
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Smoke Rockets or 7.62mm Mini-Gun Pod
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Cost:
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n/a
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Number Built:
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n/a
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# in Current Service:
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None
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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 Castle Air Museum came from the California Air National Guard at Van Nuys.
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