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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Beech UC-43 'Traveler'

Description
  Manufacturer:Beech
  Base model:C-43
  Designation:UC-43
  Nickname:Traveler
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Utility
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 26' 1" 7.9 m
  Height:10' 3" 2.4 m
  Wingspan: 32' 9.7 m
  Wingarea: 296.0 sq ft 27.5 sq m
  Empty Weight: 3,085 lb 1,399 kg
  Gross Weight: 4,700 lb 2,131 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1
  Horsepower (each): 450

Performance
  Range: 500 miles 805 km
  Max Speed: 198 mph 318 km/h 171 kt
  Climb: 1,500 ft/min 457 m/min
  Ceiling: 20,000 ft 6,095 m