Beechcraft
JRB
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Photo: Robert Deering 10/28/2016
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The JRB is the Navy version of the Beech Model 18 and the Air Corps C-45.  The plane was powered by two Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior radials and cruised at 211 mph, carrying a maximum of six passengers and crew.

JRB-1 was a Photographic aircraft based upon the C18S.  It was fitted with a faring over the cockpit for improved visibility.  11 built.

JRB-2 was a Light Transport version based upon the C18S.  15 built.

JRB-3 was a Photographic version, similar to the C-45B.  23 built.

JRB-4 was a utility transport version, equivalent to the UC-45F.  328 built.

JRB-6
SPECIFICATIONS: PERFORMANCE:
Span:  47 ft. 8 in. Maximum speed:  225 mph
Length:  34 ft. 3 in. Cruising speed:   211 mph
Height:  9 ft. 2 in. Range:   1,200 miles
Empty Weight:  Service ceiling:  18,500 ft.
Gross Weight:  7,660 lbs. loaded weight  
Crew:  one or two pilots and up to five passengers
Engines:  Two Pratt & Whitney R-985-17 Wasp Junior radials of 450 hp each
Armament:  None
   
SOURCE:  Wikipedia  
 
Photo: Robert Deering 10/26/2018
Dallas Executive Airport (RBD)
Dallas, Texas		  
VARIANTS:

 C-45
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