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Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Beech C-45G 'Expeditor' SN: 51-11897

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Description
  Manufacturer:Beech
  Base model:C-45
  Designation:C-45
  Version:G
  Nickname:Expeditor
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
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  Serial/Bureau Number:51-11897
  Location:Castle Air Museum, Atwater California

Specifications
  Length: 35' 12" 10.9 m
  Height:9' 4" 2.8 m
  Wingspan: 49' 8" 15.1 m
  Wingarea: 360.7 sq ft 33.5 sq m
  Empty Weight: 5,680 lb 2,575 kg
  Gross Weight: 8,000 lb 3,628 kg
  Max Weight: 9,900 lb 4,489 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-3
  Horsepower (each): 450

Performance
  Range: 1,626 miles 2,618 km
  Cruise Speed: 207 mph 333 km/h 180 kt
  Max Speed: 234 mph 376 km/h 203 kt
  Climb: 1,490 ft/min 454 m/min
  Ceiling: 23,300 ft 7,101 m