Cessna 305 Bird Dog for Sale
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Interesting facts about the Cessna 305 Bird Dog
✈ Designed as an observation and liason aircraft, the Cessna 305 Bird Dog first took to the skies just 4 years after the end of the Second World War.
✈ The Cessna 305 Bird Dog served with the US military and saw action in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
✈ Between 1950 and 1959 over 3,400 Cessna 305 Bird Dogs were built.
✈ The Cessna 305 Bird Dog was developed into the SIAI Marchetti SM 1019, which was powered by a powerful turboprop engine.
✈ The Cessna 305 Bird Dog was the first all-metal liason aircraft to be ordered by the US military and was designed to replace the Piper J3 Cub.
✈ The Cessna 305 Bird Dog had excellent STOL capabilities and was even used as a Forward Air Controller aircraft to direct fast jets and other attacking aircraft in the Close Air Support role. It was also used for Search and Rescue operations.
✈ The Cessna 305 Bird Dog was to be replaced by the faster twin engine Cessna O2 Skymaster and North American OV10 Bronco.
✈ Over 460 Cessna 305 Bird Dogs were lost during the Vietnam War.
✈ Many former military Cessna 305 Bird Dogs were sold to civilian operators and the type has been extensively used as a Glider Tow.
✈ Various models of the Cessna 305 Bird Dog were produced such as the Cessna 305A, Cessna 305B, Cessna 305C, Cessna 182D, Cessna 305E, Cessna 321, O-1, OE-1, OE-2 and the L-19.
Cessna 305 Bird Dog Aircraft Specifications
Disclaimer: Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades & age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 7.9 m (25 ft 10 in)
Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft)
Height: 2.2 m (7 ft 4 in)
Wing Area: 16.2 m2 (174 sq ft)
Empty Weight: 732 kg (1,614 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 1,102 kg (2,430 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 160 L (41 US gal; 34 imp gal)
Cruise Speed: 167 km/h (104 mph, 90 kn)
Range: 850 km (530 mi, 460 nm)
Service Ceiling: 5,600 m (18,500 ft)
Rate of Climb: 5.8 m/s (1,150 ft/min)
Take-off Run to 15 m (49 ft): 170 m (560 ft)
Landing Run from 15 m (49 ft): 180 m (600 ft)
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