Reims Aviation
F337F Super Skymaster
The F337F Super Skymaster, produced under licence by Reims Aviation in France, is a militarised version of the civilian Cessna 337 Skymaster that first took to the skies in the early 1960s. Reims began assembling the aircraft in the late 1960s, adapting its distinctive push‑pull twin‑engine layout for the French armed forces and their overseas partners. The Super Skymaster retained the twin‑engine configuration, with a 300‑horsepower Continental O-470 on the nose and a 300‑horsepower Lycoming O‑360 on the rear, delivering reliable performance even in the event of an engine failure. Its high‑wing, strut‑braced design provided excellent visibility and short‑field capability, while the reinforced airframe accommodated a modest payload of up to 2,200 kg, enabling transport of troops, light cargo, and medical evacuation equipment. Equipped with hard‑point provisions, the aircraft could be armed with rockets, gun pods, or reconnaissance pods, making it a versatile platform for counter‑insurgency, border patrol, and training missions. The F337F’s simplicity, low operating cost, and rugged reliability earned it a reputation as a workhorse in numerous colonial and African air forces throughout the 1970s and 1980s, underscoring its enduring impact on light‑combat and utility aviation.
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Production & History
- Units Produced
- 31
Design & Classification
- Primary Use
- Manufacturer
- Reims Aviation
- Wikidata ID
- Q18640833