Cessna 180 Skywagon Floatplane Military 1920-1939 That is a vehicle roughly

That is a vehicle roughly looking like a very narrow glider aircraft

with an order for 10 from Alaska Airlines

The name was chosen because of its indication of the reconnaissance mission of the aircraft

The Huey got its distinctive nickname from its original Army designation

with a force equal to 13

Cessna 180 Skywagon Floatplane Military 1920-1939 That is a vehicle roughlyCessna 180 Skywagon floatplane model. The Cessna 180 started life as a more powerful development of the 170, and evolved into a family of useful utility aircraft that was in production for over three decades. The first 180s were essentially Model 170s with a more powerful 170kW (225hp) O 470 A engine. The first of the type flew in 1952 and deliveries began in February the following year. The 180's career as a high performance single was short lived