The Cessna O-2A is the military version of the civilian 337 Skymaster. It is a twin engine, high-wing monoplane with twin-booms and retractable, tricycle landing gear. The engines and propellers are located fore and aft along the fuselage centerline. The aircraft is currently equipped to accommodate three people, rack-mounted instrumentation in the rear of the cabin, and external stores mounted to the wing pylons. When used in the airborne classroom configuration, the O-2 can be equipped with an additional seat, bringing the maximum occupancy to four.
| Cessna O-2A | |
| Year | 1968 |
| Wing Span | 38 ft |
| Length | 29 ft 2 in |
| Height | 9 ft 5 in |
| Chord | 5 ft |
| Max Allowable Speed | 192 kias |
| Typical Cruise Speed | 125 kias |
| Useful Load | 1,745 lbs |
| Engine | 2 x IO-360, 210HP each |
| Ceiling | 19,500 ft |
| Available Electrical Power | 120 amps @ 24 VDC |
