Lockheed 18
13 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1942 to 1952; half of them date from 1943 or earlier. Texas has the most (5). 46% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 18 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Wright C9Hd Series (6), Wright C9Gc&D Series (3), Wright 1820F56 (2)
- Seats
- 17
- Cruise speed
- about 184 mph
- Maker on the register
- Lockheed
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 22, 2002; newest August 19, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 5 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Tupelo Aeronautics INC · Lone Star Flight Museum · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Lockheed 18 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
13 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Lockheed 18s?
Texas, with 5.
Who owns the Lockheed 18?
46% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 13
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N781G | Lockheed 18-56 |
Tupelo Aeronautics INC Tupelo, Mississippi |
Standard | 2026-08-19 | Valid |
| N442D | Lockheed 18 |
Snowy LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-06-11 | Valid |
| N90711 | Lockheed 18 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-03-28 | Valid |
| N177L | Lockheed 18-56 |
Lone Star Flight Museum Houston, Texas |
Standard | 2021-10-27 | Valid |
| N41CW | Lockheed 18-56 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2020-06-19 | Valid |
| N250TS | Lockheed 18-56 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-11-20 | Valid |
| N21G | Lockheed 18-56 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2017-05-08 | Valid |
| N631LS | Lockheed 18-56 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2014-05-09 | Valid |
| N250D | Lockheed 18-56 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2014-04-29 | Valid |
| N1940S | Lockheed 18-56 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2011-11-22 | Valid |
| N96334 | Lockheed 18-56 |
Iat LTD Manakin Sabot, Virginia |
Standard | 2011-03-16 | Valid |
| N31G | Lockheed 18-56 |
Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society INC Houston, Texas |
Standard | 2003-02-10 | Valid |
| N60JT | Lockheed 18-50 |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2002-11-22 | Valid |