Beechcraft Model 18 Aircraft 1950s
Pre-1980 piston twins are largely 1960s-70s vintage workhorses — Cessna 310, original Baron 55/58, Piper Apache/Aztec/Twin Comanche. Engines are typically on second or third overhaul; avionics typically replaced; pressurised variants (rare in this era) need pressure-vessel inspection. These are demanding aircraft to own well; budget for both engines on potentially divergent overhaul cycles, mandate-upgrade investment if not already complete, and corrosion-prone-area inspection.
6 used Beechcraft Model 18 aircraft for sale 1950s · 9-seat · $75K – $369K · updated 1 hour ago
About the Beechcraft Model 18
The Beechcraft Model 18 ("Twin Beech") is a classic radial-engine twin produced 1937 to 1970 — one of the longest-produced aircraft of its era, with over 9,000 built. Twin Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engines, six to eleven seats, ~180 knot cruise. Used historically for transport, cargo, military (C-45 Expeditor) and famously for skydiving (the large door is iconic), the Model 18 is a sought-after vintage twin and one of the most characterful aircraft you can fly.
Beechcraft Model 18 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Model 18 is a 9-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 180 kt (333 km/h), a range of 800 nm (1,482 km), and a useful load of 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg).
6 Beechcraft Model 18 For Sale
There are currently 6 used Beechcraft Model 18 for sale, ranging from $75,000 to $369,000, with a median asking price of $162,000.
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How much does a Beechcraft Model 18 cost? Used Model 18 prices: $75K – $369K, average $209K (median $162K), across 6 priced of 6 active listings.
Based on 7 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Beechcraft Model 18
Every Beechcraft Model 18 faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Beechcraft Model 18 Inventory by Country
| United States | 2 |
Beechcraft Model 18 by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
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Beechcraft Model 18 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Model 18. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database