Turbo-System Super Skymaster
Cessna 337 Super Skymaster · Systems Description
Overview
The document provides a detailed overview of the Cessna 337 Super Skymaster, a high-performance twin-engine aircraft introduced by Cessna in 1967. It highlights the aircraft's capabilities, including its impressive takeoff performance, service ceiling, and cruising speed. The Super Skymaster is notable for its centerline thrust configuration, which distinguishes it from other light twin aircraft. The document also mentions its military applications and export success, indicating its popularity in the aviation market. This information is valuable for pilots and aviation enthusiasts interested in understanding the specifications and operational characteristics of the Super Skymaster.
- Takeoff distance at full gross weight: less than 2,000 feet
- Service ceiling: 31,000 feet
- Cruising speed at 75% power: 225 mph at 24,000 feet
- Cruise range: 860 miles
- Engine power: two 210 horsepower engines
Document
Source
Originally published by aeroresourcesinc.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Systems Description
- Year
- 1967
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 449 KB
- Publisher
- aeroresourcesinc.com
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In this document
Performance Specifications
The Cessna 337 Super Skymaster can take off at a full gross weight of 4,300 pounds in less than 2,000 feet. It has a service ceiling of 31,000 feet and an operating speed range from 66 mph to 232 mph. At 75% power and an altitude of 24,000 feet, it can cruise at 225 mph with a range of 860 miles.
Engine and Power
The aircraft is powered by two 210 horsepower engines, which are complemented by exhaust-driven turbines. These turbines provide full manifold pressure and maximum horsepower from sea level up to 12,000 feet, enhancing the aircraft's performance during climb and cruise.
Military Applications
The Cessna 337 Super Skymaster was selected by the Air Force for various military functions, including forward air controller missions and liaison tasks. This highlights the aircraft's versatility and capability in both civilian and military operations.
Export Sales
The document notes that the Super Skymaster led all other twin models in export sales during the first half of the fiscal year, with a 31% increase compared to the previous year. Cessna delivered 838 units to overseas customers during this period.
Full document text
Cessna Introduces Turbo-System Super Skymaster Cessna Aircraft Company recently un- veiledits newest high performance twin- engine aircraft, the Turbo-System Super Skymaster. Capable of taking off at full gross weight of 4,300 pounds in less than 2,000 feet, the new turbocharged center- line thrust aircraft has a service ceiling of 31,000 feet and an operating speed range from 66 m.p.h. to 232 m.p.h. It is powered by two 210 h.p. engines and exhaust-driven turbines provide full manifold pressure and maximum horse- powerfrom sea level to 12,000 feet. The new Super Skymaster will cruise at 225 m.p.h. at 75% power, at 24,000 feet. It has a cruise range under those condi- tions of 860 miles. The only light twin production air- craft offering centerline thrust, the Super Skymaster was selected by the Air Force as a replacement model for forward air controller missions, liaison Cessna's 1967 Turbo-System Super Skymaster, introduced recently, has twin-engine service ceiling of 31,000 feet, will cruise at 225 m.p.h. and is priced at about $49,950. and other military functions. Cessna disclosed too that export sales of the Super Skymaster led all other of its twin models during the first six months of its current fiscal year. This period showed a 31% increase over its record-breaking export sales for the same period of last year. In all, Cessna delivered 838 units to oversea customers between Oct. 1, 1966, and Mar. 31, 1967, for a book value of $14,500,000. This included 772 single- engine and 66 multi-engine aircraft. While several manufacturers noted an upturn in export sales during the current year, domestic sales were down slightly, according to the Aerospace In- dustries Association's Utility Airplane Council. UAC reported that production of general aviation planes in the first quarter of 1967 totaled 3,308 units hav- ing a manufacturer's net billing value of $88,333,000. This was down about 14% below the total for the same period a year earlier, but 1,218 deliveries during June recorded that as the 21st con- secutive month in which deliveries have exceeded 1,000 units. 0