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Navion

North American AviationRyan AeronauticalTusco Corp. · Light fixed-wing aircraft · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Navion — Light fixed-wing aircraft
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The Ryan Navion is a single-engine, unpressurized, retractable gear, four-seat aircraft originally designed and built by North American Aviation in the 1940s. It was later built by Ryan Aeronautical Company and the Tubular Steel Corporation (TUSCO).

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Manufacturer
North American AviationRyan AeronauticalTusco Corp.
Co-Manufacturer
Ryan Aeronautical; Tusco Corp.
Operator
United States Air Force; United States Army; Uruguayan Air Force
Primary Role
Light fixed-wing aircraft
Status
Active
Service Entry
1948
Produced
2634
Engine
1× air-cooled flat-six engine
Thrust / Power
260 hp
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
1930
MTOW (lb)
2850
Service Ceiling (ft)
18000
Range (mi)
595
Max Speed (mph)
174