The U-3A began life as the Cessna model 310A in January of 1953. Built as a four or five passenger fast executive transport, 546 U-3As were accepted by the United States Air Force. Originally designed as L-27As, the U-3A served as an executive transport, liaison aircraft and performed as chase planes in a number of units that operated the U-2.
When the U-3As were replaced by faster jet propelled aircraft, many were given to base aero clubs. Our U-3A last flew with the aero club at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. It was flown to the museum in March of 1987. After 5 months in the restoration hangar, it was placed on display in its military colors.
Specifications:
- Wing Span: 36"
- Length: 27'1 "
- Height: 10'5"
- Maximum Speed: 257 M.P.H.
- Service Ceiling: 20,000 Ft.
- Range: 850 Miles
- Crew/Passengers: 2 crew, 3 passengers
- Armament: None
- Engines: 2 x 240 H.P. Continental 10-470-M engines
Information derived from “Travis Air Force Museum” by Nick Veronico copyright Travis AFB Historical Society/Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum Foundation. This book is available from the Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum GIFT SHOP located in the Travis Air Museum.
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