Comparison of KA 90 series airplanes Vs. MU 2 or others

I remember a wonderful Beech 18 based in SJC when I was getting my private. I think (I might be wrong it was sooooo long ago) that it belonged to one of the big guys at Hewlett Packard. It was absolutely fantastic, with a VIP interior. They had a couple of Falcon 50's, a Beech 1900, but this guy would only fly the Be18. I fear the operating cost would be on the (very) high side, though...
 
Seems like a winner

http://www.controller.com/listingsd...HCRAFT-G18S/1960-BEECHCRAFT-G18S/1158421.htm?



Year 1960
Manufacturer BEECHCRAFT
Model G18S
Price $189,000
Location Norman, Oklahoma
Condition Used
Total Time 7800 Hours
Overhaul 100 SMOH
Number Of Seats 9

General Information
100 Since Covington Engines, 135 Since Prop Overhaul

Detailed Description


Airframe:
Gross weight: 10,100 lbs.

Empty weight: 6,679.8 lbs.
Engine Specs:
Covington 100 hours
Prop(s):
135 hours
Modifications/Conversions:
Rear opening entry converted to air stair

De-ice boots for wings ($7000)

Cleveland brakes (March 1999)
Avionics/Radios:
Radios Collins Audio/Marker – AMP-350 TSO

Radio Collins Dual Comm VHF-251 TSO

Radio Collins Dual NAV 351 TSO

Transponder Collins TDR 950 TSO

Apollo GX 55 GPS

RCA Radar Storms scope
Year Painted:
2000
Exterior:
Custom paint

Cargo and Air Stair door
Interior:
Custom leather interior

9 seats, including pilot & co-pilot positions
Inspection Status:
All ADS complied with. Meticulously Maintained.
 
If you are going to buy a C90, Definately look for a good one...they can be had for a deal, but whatever you decide...Do not buy a one from Central Virgina Aviation!
 
Meh. The Doctors will arrive deaf and with spots on their shirts. Hard IMC at night, they will have heart attacks because the exhaust always makes the clouds look like the plane is on fire.
 
Oh, you really should get the three bladed props.:rawk:

That radar looks AWESOME! Wonder who can fix that!

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You also should look at the C425 and C441. The C441 is a kingair killer. It will do everything a 200 will do but faster and on less fuel 300 knots on 500PPH The 425 is a good airplane as well. .

Other Wise +1 on the Twin Beech What a great airplane. If not that how about a Staggerwing or Spartan Exec. or a C195 with a P&W 985 Wasp Jr.
 
How about this?

http://www.controller.com/listingsd...AR-18-56/LOCKHEED-LODESTAR-18-56/1185435.htm?


L-18 "Lodestar" with Dual Controls, Collins Avionics and Vintage Executive Interior and only 207 Hours SMOH!

Detailed Description


Airframe:
14,820 Hrs TTSNEW
Engine Specs:
Curtiss Wright R-1820-56AS
LH: 270 Hrs. SMOH by Steward Davis
RH: 270 Hrs. SMOH by Steward Davis
Prop(s):
Hamilton Standard 3 Blade
AD Inspection Done November 2010
Avionics/Radios:
Collins AMR-250 Audio Panel
Collins Marker Beacons
Dual Collins VHF-251 Comms
Dual Collins VIR-50 Navs
Collins TDR-950 Transponder
Collins 451 DME
Glideslope Indicator
David Clark ISO-Com
Encoding Altimeter
Additional Equipment:
Dual Controls
Dual Heated Windshields with Wipers
Cockpit Jump Seat
Nose Baggage Compartment
Fuel Dump System
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump
Exterior:
Polished Aluminum with Red Stripe and Lockheed Logo
Interior:
Executive Interior with 11 Seats and Tables. Aft Lavatory
 
Speak English much?

The fact that I'm a product of the public education system (in the deep south...one of the states with the worst education system) peeks out every once in a while. I'm not ashamed of it! I'm managed to fake it this far! ;)
 
The fact that I'm a product of the public education system (in the deep south...one of the states with the worst education system) peeks out every once in a while. I'm not ashamed of it! I'm managed to fake it this far! ;)

Mississippi?
 
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