Top 5 Push-Pull Aircraft Comparison | Price & Specs

[@AviationFederation]

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[@michaelturner-bw8pn]

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[@337pilot8]

I have owned a Cessna Skymaster for over 20 years. It's gross weight is 4630 lbs, or 2104 kg. With long range tanks it has a range of over 1100 miles. I have a rating in a conventional twin aircraft, and the Skymaster handles much better than a conventional twin. Additionally, the lack of asymmetric thrust is a bonus when dealing with an engine out. Finally, in contrast to a comment post by someone else, the rear engine actually outperforms the front engine in single rate of climb. The negative fuselage effect is seen with the front engine, not the rear. I would rank it #1 on your list because the Dornier is $7.5 million dollars, and I have never seen one at any airport, ever.

[@AviationFederation]

Thanks for sharing this! Very useful piece of info.

[@felixthecat3n2]

I would love to own a Skymaster..

[@johnconnor6725]

An old boss I had offered to take me up in his and I was stupid and didn't go and regret it very much.

[@ErikssonTord_2]

Noisy cabin, and noisy outside as well during start. Had a friend crewing one in Nam,!

[@jeffcauhape6880]

What I like about the push/pull configuration is that if you lose an engine, you don't have asymmetric thrust. Just less power.

[@msnpassjan2004]

Agree. But I found it interesting that vortex thrust off the direction of the propeller can effect ability to rudder right or left. See MMATT's GT500 video starting around 5:30 where he can easily turn left but finds it hard to turn right. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYawoKOja5t9oNk

[@jeffcauhape6880]

@@msnpassjan2004 Thanks. I've wondered about that.

[@TheBlkpilot]

Flew a skymaster for 2 1/2 years. It’s quite a capable aircraft.

[@nitestrike1000]

Cool! Where did you fly it? I used to see one flying in everyday on my island. Beautiful aircraft.

[@mikejohnson5900]

What were the "operational peculiarities"?

[@tedsmith6137]

Voltaero Cassia, a Cessna Skymaster with the front engine replaced by a pair on the wings.

[@ThomasLeonard454]

The 1 thing I am most impressed with is that you have shared both EU measurements and American miles, pounds weight and gallons. THANK YOU.

[@AviationFederation]

You're very welcome and thank you for the kind feedback! We're glad you appreciate the effort to provide information in both Metric and Imperial measurements. Is there anything specific you'd like to see or learn more about in future aviation content?

[@ThomasLeonard454]

@@AviationFederation I enjoy most anything Aviation but I do have a current interest about part 103 aircraft and some of the expanding weights, airspeed both maximum and stall speed. Private aircraft, mostly single engine. My dad had a Piper Tri-pacer 135 hp in the early 60s and I was got my love for flying then but didn't follow it due to cost then.

[@enricosmith2950]

The #5 plane is the only one on this list worth considering for me.

[@TheFactoryArchives]

Incredible! The Double Ender seems to have a lot of potential for development

[@AviationFederation]

I agree and design-wise it’s a personal favourite.

[@cargopilot747]

Nice video compilation. The Voltaero is a modified Cessna Skymaster, easily seen at 1:28. In that view it has 4 propellers, with probably two engines and two motors. I believe they intend to manufacture new airframes. Definitely an intriguing concept. I really like Dornier's SeaStar and am puzzled why it's not popular. It first flew almost 4 decades ago and only two examples have flown.

[@AviationFederation]

Thank you for your feedback! You're correct that the Voltaero is a modified version of the Cessna Skymaster, and it features four propellers driven by a combination of engines and electric motors. The concept is indeed intriguing, and Voltaero plans to manufacture new airframes for their electric aircraft. As for the Dornier SeaStar, it's interesting how some aircraft, despite their unique features and capabilities, don't gain widespread popularity. Various factors such as market demand, production costs, and competition can influence the adoption and success of an aircraft. Nonetheless, the Dornier SeaStar's long history and limited production make it a unique and rare aircraft in the industry.

[@bernardanderson3758]

I’m a lot more interested in the C37 Cessna Skymaster especially the top Riley Coversion

[@TimHunter-k1n]

Love the Cessna 337 Push Pull, super safe airplane! And fun to fly.

[@AviationFederation]

That's great to hear! The Cessna 337 Push Pull is indeed known for its unique design and safety features. It's wonderful that you find it enjoyable to fly as well. Happy flying!

[@texasexpat5677]

Cessna should bring it back into production!

[@robertlackey7212]

Really excellent video , two things set it apart , using both imperial and metric and a lack of the usual large number of technical errors. Keep up the good work !

[@AviationFederation]

Thank you for the great feedback. I appreciate it!

[@robertlackey7212]

@@AviationFederation Your more than welcome , one more thing , that is a pet peeve of mine , is videos that don't specify , ton , long ton or metric ton , the worst offenders are the ones that use all three in the same video randomly ! A person should be able to actually use the information presented in a video. Keep up the good work.

[@84gssteve]

No mention of the Skymaster's 20+ years of service military service as the O2? Anyone whos interested, just watch the movie BAT21......great war flick with superb flying footage and quite a few big name stars for such an under the radar movie.

[@williamedmonds9581]

BAT21 was a great movie. One of my childhood classics. That’s why when I had the opportunity to buy an O-2 I jumped on it. I was hoping to have her fully restored by this year but due to Covid and funds that’s now not a possibility. I showed my wife the movie so she understood why there were so many patched bullet holes in our plane.

[@victorthorn1591]

You missed on 4 points. 1st: the VoltAero Cassio is simply a re-engined Cessna 337. While I will admit the engine choice is unique, its basic air frame is still built by Cessna. 2nd: I've heard Rutan pronounce his name as Ru'tan, not ruten. Just an accent difference, I guess. The French auto manufacturer Renault has the same problem in America when it used one pronunciation during the 1960's (into the mid to late 1970's and earlier) in the US and has since reverted back to the actual (and proper) pronunciation later. 3rd: The Dornier (which has a French pronunciation as well as an Anglicized one) Seastar is actually a re-engineered design from the mid 1930's, the Dornier Do 18. Dornier also designed and built 2 other, radically different pusher/pullers of WWII era: the massive 4 engine/2 nacelle Do 26 and the equally impressive Do 335 "Arrow" fighter. Not surprising from the same man/company which pioneered the Do X 12-engine (in 6 pusher/puller above wing nacelles) flying boat whose first flight was in 1929! Top spot should have gone to the Cessna 337 since it was not only a full production aircraft with several variants, but also saw military service during the Vietnam War as the O-2. All the others were of limited or "kit" production, although the DoubleEnder could change that.

[@8080pc]

I had wondered what happened to Dornier since their Val and DoX. Nice to see the seaplanes again.

[@larrysmith1568]

We called these a mix master. The c336 was fixed gear. The c337 was retract. I think I am right about that.

[@ronjohnson9507]

You are correct sir

[@silent1967]

Love the Push Me/Pull You.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

...there's a Cessna that flies almost daily out of YQT, heading north to remote Native communities..

[@stephenhudson6543]

The votero Casio is basically a Cessna 337 skymaster with electric motors mounted

[@dinbee4611]

A beautiful plane the only problem is that the rear engine is a bit loud for some passengers. I hear there are plans to revive this plane but the rear engine will be replaced with an electric motor to compensate for a reduced noise level.

[@AviationFederation]

That would be an interesting development!

[@dinbee4611]

@@AviationFederation Oh I was referring to the Cessna Skymaster. Forgot to mention. Sorry

[@pred7949]

@@dinbee4611 ampaire are doing those conversions, but its the front motor that is replaced with electric.

[@texasexpat5677]

Earplugs?

[@thatportlandguy8593]

My dad was an avionics tech on Skymasters. Those things were notorious for bad seals that would leak water into the avionics. Not fun.

[@aarish1203]

Super video

[@stephenhudson6543]

And overheating of the rear engine because if it's enclosed area

[@vanbrabant6791]

Bright Seastar, but sad that Dornier has had to downsize so much since the wonderful Do X, biggest in its class by far when it took off on the Bodensee in 1930.

[@EdJZatta]

Do you have a link for any info when the Doubleender will be available?

[@johndunn7353]

The Skymaster was a fun aircraft to fly !

[@AviationFederation]

Flying the Skymaster must have been a unique and enjoyable experience with its push-pull engine configuration. What did you enjoy the most about flying the Skymaster, and do you have any memorable flights or destinations you'd like to share from your time in this aircraft?

[@xpeterson]

2:50 Not sure about the specs, but pretty sure the video just started reading off the wiki for a different plane - the Rutan Grizzly. None of what was said applies to the Defiant. It doesnt have 3 lifting surfaces, fowler flaps, or a tail wheel. Some of these seem Iike pretty obvious dead giveaways.

[@KuschallRacing]

it would be good to learn what is better....1 single front engine ore same but pushing the aircraft ? then 1 engine with pull-and push ? and 1 pull--ore 1 pushengine but with 2 against turning propellers...i think it starts there to know better later..

[@chuckaddison5134]

The voltaero is a heavy plane. 11,000 plus pounds is a lot of energy to be carried into an emergency situation.

[@AviationFederation]

The weight of an aircraft can indeed impact its performance and response during emergency situations. When it comes to aircraft like the Voltaero, which falls into the heavy category, safety considerations and emergency procedures become even more critical. Considering the weight of the Voltaero, do you have any experience or insights regarding its performance and safety in emergency scenarios?

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

I've never considered them attractive but the Dornier is certainly a very good looking aircraft and the new, electric 'planes are very exciting.

[@AviationFederation]

Can’t argue with that!

[@DannyCreech]

At 3:20 in your video you stated a lie. "The defiant also has a spring mounted tail wheel assembly." Clearly it doesn't as the defiant was never made into a tail wheel aircraft. My best guess at what you meant is "The defiant also has a spring mounted main gear assembly." But if an American pilot was stating this they would say "The defiant has a spring mounted main gear."

[@viperdriver82]

It also said that it had a cruciform empenage

[@AviationFederation]

Sorry about the oversight! Thanks for pointing it out.

[@kululv]

I don't think that has anything to do with a lie! Maybe an inaccuracy or an error...

[@Teladian2]

It's also pronounced Roo Tan with the long a sound like van. Not Root'n

[@LordMekanicus]

Too bad Adam Aircraft tanked. The A500 would make the list easily.

[@ErikssonTord_2]

The Voltaero is not in production, the Defiant has never been in production, only prototype and homebult available. Skymasters have not been made for decades, and sadly, a number have crashed, and Dornier Seastar has never been in production, and never will, and sweet owner/designer dornier sadly died a few years ago.

[@kaxis26]

0:55 You're welcome

[@hidesbehindpseudonym1920]

I can guarantee you that that defiant is not $85,000... Maybe 850,000 dollars

[@philipjoseph1509]

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[@rontribbey5510]

Like one ,two and 5.

[@msnpassjan2004]

1:25 Wonder if the pilot can look left and right, especially to taxi ?

[@robertlackey7212]

I would like to see a video about all the different fuels that have been used in aviation up till the present time and proposed fuels for the future , I have thought about it and I keep remembering new ones , there is really a lot of them. Alcohol , polyfuel , ammonia , biojet fuel , carbohydrates (man powered aircraft) , sun light , steam , ..........

[@AviationFederation]

That would be interesting. Thanks for the suggestion. Let me see what I can do!

[@robertlackey7212]

@@AviationFederation Thank you .

[@viperdriver82]

The description of the defiant is totally wrong

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

Fowler flaps... seriously? lol

[@quikstop4347]

There are some gross errors on facts and figures, more research needed prior to publishing!

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

Care to enlighten the rest of us?

[@garymilosovich3882]

Sure, gross weight/max. speed of the Voltaero is no different than the Skymaster. She's quoting their future possible design for a commuter aircraft, not what is currently flying and shown in the video. Many of the Defiant details are just wrong...sounds like she was confusing Rutan's Grizzly with his Defiant.

[@alanwood4968]

Tell me what does a propeller do dictionary not very clear, support it seems to be pushing up or against . So that suggest to me it is for pushing something if so it is at the back going the opposite way not attached to the front pulling something. would that be impeller ? So that would be an impeller at one end and a propeller at the other end.

[@AviationFederation]

The term "impeller" is often associated with devices that move fluids, typically liquids, and is not typically used in the context of aircraft propulsion. In push-pull configurations, both ends may have propellers, each generating thrust to propel the aircraft forward.

[@oneofmany1087]

SKYMASTER!!!

[@chickencrapoperator]

Why was the Adam A-500 left out?

[@AviationFederation]

The Adam A-500 is indeed an interesting push-pull aircraft with its unconventional configuration. While it didn't make it into our list, it's worth noting that the aviation world is vast, and various aircraft offer unique features. If you have any specific questions or information you'd like to share about the Adam A-500, please let us know!

[@billb.5887]

People, you NEED TO LEARN this. A MOTOR has electrical wires connecting the batteries to the power-plant IE :MOTOR. An ENGINE has fuel (gasoline or jet A fuel) that goes from a fuel tank to the ENGINE where there is intake, compression, power and exhaust strokes which produces power for flight. Narrators, pilots, mechanics and even the general public needs to LEARN the difference between a MOTOR and an ENGINE. People will think you are educated. But just knowing the difference does not make you educated, it will just show that YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MOTOR AND AN ENGINE SO, stop calling a engine a motor. Learn it, live it, know it! ! ! ! ! !

[@AviationFederation]

Your emphasis on distinguishing between a motor and an engine is indeed crucial for clear communication, especially in aviation contexts. Being precise with terminology contributes to a better understanding among the general public. Your advocacy for this distinction is amazing. Is there any particular or personal reason why?

[@haroldshull6848]

Every aircraft is capable of flying in low altitude situations. Take off for one example - landing for another...

[@AviationFederation]

You're right; mentioning low altitude capabilities might be redundant. Is there anything specific about aircraft performance or features you'd like to know more about?

[@phornthip1991]

I prefare the Dormier 335.

[@AviationFederation]

That's great to hear! The Dormier 335 push-pull aircraft is a unique and interesting choice. It offers a distinctive design and configuration. It's always fascinating to see different preferences when it comes to aircraft. Thanks for the comment!

[@stephenhudson6543]

Another drawback of the Cessna sky Master is the drag of the fuselage on the rear engine

[@felixthecat3n2]

Hi Stephen, can you explain please?

[@amariner5]

Is the Cassio a mod to a Skymaster?!?

[@AviationFederation]

The Cassio is indeed a modified version of the Cessna Skymaster. It's a modernized and upgraded version by Aero Twin Inc., featuring a new engine, avionics, and other enhancements. The Skymaster's distinctive twin-pusher and puller engine configuration remains, but the Cassio introduces contemporary improvements. Is there something specific about the Cassio or the Skymaster that caught your interest?

[@rusty358]

wing mounted electric motors should be much more reliable than a conventional twin, thus reducing the appeal of push pull designs.

[@AviationFederation]

You raise an interesting point about the potential reliability advantages of wing-mounted electric motors in comparison to conventional twin-engine designs. Electric propulsion systems are gaining attention for their efficiency and lower maintenance requirements. However, push-pull designs often have their own merits, such as improved handling in engine-out situations. How do you see the future of electric propulsion influencing aircraft designs and safety considerations?

[@Guy-d2h]

When you double the number of engines you double the likelihood of engine failure.

[@AviationFederation]

The relationship between the number of engines and the likelihood of engine failure is an interesting point to consider. Multiple engines can provide redundancy and increase safety in certain situations, but they also come with their own set of maintenance and operational considerations. What are your thoughts on the trade-offs between single-engine and multi-engine aircraft in terms of safety and performance?

[@robertblaney5033]

Charles Lindbergh agreed when he crossed the Atlantic

[@budipirang2694]

Wow

[@gipsydavid5114]

and the RedBull plane?

[@Teladian2]

Is a Cesna Skymaster, so it was included, just not directly

[@stephenphilp1380]

Mis pronunciation of peoples names is unforgivable. Especially when they star so well known.

[@sjsz06]

If you are going to give speed in knots and kph, why not include mph? Your gave cost in US dollars... one dislike for the strange stats.

[@AviationFederation]

Noted! Including speed in mph alongside knots and kph would provide a more comprehensive view, and we appreciate your feedback. Many of our newer videos now do this. Is there anything else you'd like to see in future videos or any specific aircraft you're interested in exploring further?

[@philt98569]

Twin turboprop

[@jamesmaddison4546]

🤣🤣🤣 God knows what dornier is thinking asking that insane price. You could have a fleet of aircraft at that price point

[@AviationFederation]

We're wondering about that as well!

[@jaydlytning]

The Dornier interior is super posh, it's a luxury aircraft for the ultra rich!

[@j.muckafignotti4226]

Tailwheel on a Defiant? Reeeeeeeally……….

[@richwilliams7787]

Pronounced Rutan (roo-tan)

[@AviationFederation]

Thank you!

[@xenonmma5192]

Can you also make a video about helicopters 😁

[@AviationFederation]

There's plenty on the channel. Check it out!

[@terke1230]

If you are not even going to look at the Defiant you’re describing, don’t bother to include it .

[@AviationFederation]

Apologies for the oversight!

[@GripItNRipIt82]

Designed to operate.....in the bushes..lol

[@allangamayev3614]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@6502Assembler]

I had to stop watching when she said "rootin..

[@amitaimedan]

No 1 choice is really ugly...

[@danielhartwig6333]

🙂❤️👍🇦🇺

[@AviationFederation]

Hello 🇦🇺 !

[@j.muckafignotti4226]

Electric aircraft, yawn!

[@bw4017]

In aviation weight is everything to carry heavy batteries defeats the purpose of saving anything

[@kyleday7452]

Push airplanes are terrible planes to be in for any length of time due to noise and vibration.

[@AviationFederation]

Noise and vibration can indeed impact the comfort of the flying experience. Are there specific aircraft models or types that you find more comfortable in terms of noise and vibration?

[@kickingagainstthepricks4059]

Man your costs are wishful thinking 😂