Cessna
U-17
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Photo: Robert Deering 1991
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The U-17 is based upon the Cessna 185, which is a six-seat, single-engined, light aircraft manufactured by Cessna.  The Cessna 185 is a high-winged aircraft with non-retractable conventional landing gear and a tailwheel.   As part of the United States Military Assistance Program, Cessna received a contract to supply the United States Air Force with the Skywagon. These were intended for delivery overseas and were designated U-17A and U-17B.
SPECIFICATIONS: (U-17B) PERFORMANCE:
Span:  35 ft 10 in (10.92 m) Maximum speed:  155 kn (178 mph; 287 km/h)
Length:  25 ft 9 in (7.85 m) Cruising speed:  145 kn (167 mph; 269 km/h)
Height:  7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) Range:  720 nmi (829 mi; 1,333 km)
Empty Weight:  1,748 lb (793 kg) Service ceiling:  17,150 ft (5,230 m)
Gross Weight:  3,350 lb (1,520 kg)  
Crew:  One plus five passengers
Engines:  1 × Continental IO-520-D , 300 hp (220 kW)
Armament:  None
   
SOURCE:  Wikipedia   

Military variants

U-17A - Military version of the Cessna 185E, powered by a 260-hp (194-kW) Continental IO-470-F piston engine. Supplied by the USAF to a number of countries under the Military Assistance Programme.

U-17B - Military version of the Cessna A185E, powered by a 300-hp (224-kW) Continental IO-520-D piston engine. Supplied by the USAF to a number countries under the Military Assistance Programme.

U-17C - Four-seat light utility aircraft, powered by a Continental IO-470-L piston engine.