Lockheed Model 18 (R5O-5) Lodestar
The Model 18 is a slightly enlarged Model 14 Super Electra designed to compete with the Douglas DC-3. While the Lodestar was relatively successful in airline service it never quite met the expectation placed on it. In part this was due to the U.S. military impressing many of the aircraft into military service with the outbreak of World War II. The R5O-5 was identical to the civil version of the aircraft and were used as 14-seat transports by the U. S. Navy. After the war, most of these aircraft found their way back to civilian hands.

Wingspan65 ft 6 in.
Length49 ft 10 in.
Height11 ft 10 in.
Weight17,500 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed218 MPH
Service Ceiling20,400 ft
Range1,800 miles
EnginesTwo Wright R-1820-40 radial engines with 1,200 horsepower each
Crew2 with 14 passengers
ManufacturerLockheed
DesignationModel 18
MarkingsNaval Air Station Anacostia, D.C., ca. 1943
RegistrationN9200H, ZS-DAX, SA-AAF, N15A
Serial Number12481

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Douglas C-133B Cargomaster, https://pimaair.org/museum-aircraft/douglas-c-133b/
Douglas C-54D Skymaster, https://pimaair.org/museum-aircraft/douglas-c-54d/
Fairchild C-82A Packet, https://pimaair.org/museum-aircraft/fairchild-c-82a/