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In June 1935 the prototype Model C-34 made its first flight, piloted by George Harte. Powered by a 108kW Warner Super Scarab, this was a four-seater which demonstrated its aerodynamic efficiency by achieving a maximum speed of 261km/h, compared with 238km/h for the much higher-powered DC-6B. Some 42 were built, two being impressed for USAAF under the designation UC-77B.
The Model C-37, introduced during 1937, brought in minor improvements to the furnishing of the cabin, which was widened by 12.7cm, and was fitted with electrically operated wing trailing-edge flaps. Some 46 C-37s were built, and one impressed in 1942 was designated UC-77C.
The 1938 Model C-38 again featured minor improvements, with some of the previously optional equipment fitted as standard; airframe changes included the provision of wider track landing gear and a large under-fuselage flap which served as an airbrake to reduce landing speed. Production of the C-38 amounted to 16 aircraft.
| MODEL | C-38 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Warner Super Scarab radial piston engine, 108kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 1066 kg | 2350 lb |
| Empty weight | 621 kg | 1369 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 10.41 m | 34 ft 2 in |
| Length | 7.52 m | 24 ft 8 in |
| Height | 2.13 m | 6 ft 12 in |
| Wing area | 16.81 m2 | 180.94 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 261 km/h | 162 mph |
| Cruise speed | 230 km/h | 143 mph |
| Ceiling | 5485 m | 18000 ft |
| Range | 885 km | 550 miles |
| george copeland, gluftie(@)gmail.com, 23.08.2009 My service at Cessna was terminated in 1943 when I entered the military. I served as an aerial gunner on a B-24 flying out of England. | | george copeland, luftie(@)gmail.com, 23.08.2009 I was working for Cessna in 1940 & 1942. An airmaster was flown in after service in Alaska for one year. It was in for a factory overhall. Fabric had an ungodly bunch of patches. a part of the longerons were removed and 2X6 planks used a a floor behind the pilot and passenger seats. The passenger seats were removed. All of this was to increase the cargo space. I was told that it was flown from Seattle to Wichita with special permision of The Caa. I do not know all of this is true or not but I did see the airplane and it was a wreck from misuse and modifications for situation it was used for. | | Ross Cameron, flowersandgardens(@)hotmail.com, 15.06.2008 Hello,
I wonder if you can help?
I have a scale model of a C130 Airmaster G-AEAI built by my father using his own plans in 1953.
it is as a model perfect in every detail stored in a world war 2 ammunition box. It won him 'Model Engineer' of the year award. I have the photograph of him receiving the award and the medal itself. although needing slight repair work it is in wonderful condition.
I am looking for a buyer and would love it to go to the cessna archives .
Please contact me if you are interested.
I am in Chester, England, United Kingdom, |
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Do you have any comments about this aircraft ?
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