Cessna Skymaster

Cessna 336 Skymaster
337 Super Skymaster
Cessna 337 Skymaster
General information
TypePersonal use and air taxi aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerCessna
Reims Aviation
Number built2,993[1]
History
Manufactured1963–1982
Introduction date1962
First flightFebruary 28, 1961
VariantsCessna O-2 Skymaster
Conroy Stolifter
Spectrum SA-550

The Cessna Skymaster is an American twin-engine civil utility aircraft built in a push-pull configuration. Its engines are mounted in the nose and rear of its pod-style fuselage. Twin booms extend aft of the wings to the vertical stabilizers, with the rear engine between them. The horizontal stabilizer is aft of the pusher propeller, mounted between and connecting the two booms.[1] The combined tractor and pusher engines produce centerline thrust and a unique sound.[2] The Cessna O-2 Skymaster is a military version of the Cessna Model 337 Super Skymaster.[3]

  1. ^ a b Wood, Derek: Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook, page 471. Jane's Publishing Company, 1985. ISBN 0-7106-0343-6
  2. ^ Plane and Pilot: 1978 Aircraft Directory, page 92. Werner & Werner Corp Publishing, 1978. ISBN 0-918312-00-0
  3. ^ "Cessna O-2A Skymaster". National Museum of the United States Air Force™. Retrieved July 23, 2024.