The AU18-150 lightweight twin-engined monoplane was developed by the AirUtility Cargo Company as a single-seat carrier aircraft, for a variety of detachable pods which can be mounted under the centre section.
Designed by Elsworth Gardenhire, the AU18-150 lightweight twin-engined monoplane was developed by the AirUtility Cargo Company as a single-seat carrier aircraft, for a variety of detachable pods which can be mounted under the centre section. The twin-boom, twin-tail fuselages had a pilot’s pod atop the wing midsection.
First flying on 18 April 1949, N68819 retired after its final flight in 1958.
Modifications led to 1954 designation as AU-18-150B, as well as experimental AU-27 with 130hp Lycoming O-290, a ground-support plane for military trials.
AU18-150
Engines: 2 x Continental A75-8, 75 hp
Wingspan: 39 ft 10.5 in
Length: 21 ft 11 in
Empty weight: 1322 lb
Loaded eight: 2119 lb
Useful load: 797 lb
Max speed: 125 mph
ROC: 850 fpm
Seats:1
AU-18-150B
AU-27
Engines: 130hp Lycoming O-290
Wingspan: 48’6″
Length: 28’3″
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