__NOTOC__ The Taylorcraft Model 20 Ranch Wagon was a four-seat cabin

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designed and built by

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as a development of the earlier experimental Model 18. The Model 20 was constructed of moulded

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over a tubular framework. It had a conventional landing gear and a nose-mounted 225 hp (168 kW) Continental O-470-J engine.

Variants

;Model 20 Ranch Wagon :Utility model powered by a 225hp (168kW) Continental O-470-J engine. ;Model 20 Zephyr 400 :Tourer variant of 1958 with detailed changes from the basic Model 20. ;Model 20AG Topper :Agricultural variant. Chemical hopper or tank in rear of cabin. ;Model 20 Seabird :Floatplane variant.

Specifications (Ranch Wagon)

References

* * * * {{Taylorcraft aircraft 1950s United States civil utility aircraft Ranch Wagon Single-engined tractor aircraft Aircraft first flown in 1955 High-wing aircraft Conventional landing gear