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AERO COMMANDER U-4B
 The U-4B, an Air Force version of the
L-26 Aero Commander, was used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1956
to 1960 for short trips. It was the smallest "Air Force One," and the
first Presidential aircraft to have only two engines. The U-4B was also
the first Presidential aircraft to carry the familiar blue and white paint
scheme. After President Eisenhower left office the aircraft was used for
transporting high-ranking government officials. On October 1, 1969 it was
transferred to the Air Force Academy where it was used for cadet parachute
training and the Academy's skydiving team. In November 1977 the U-4B was
sent to the Nebraska Civil Air Patrol. It was obtained by the Museum from
a private owner in 1996.
SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 44 ft 1 in.
Length:
35 ft 5 in.
Height: 14 ft 9.5 in.
Weight: 4,300
lb (empty) 7,000 lb (loaded)
Armament: None
Engines:
2 Lycoming GSO 480-AiA6 of 340 hp. each
Cost: $98,750
PERFORMANCE
Max Speed: 260 mph/225 knots
Cruising Speed: 230 mph/l99 knots
Service Ceiling:
24,300 ft
Range: 1,500 statute miles/1,300 nautical miles
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