| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| Model | U-3 |
| Modification | U-3A |
| Country | USA |
| Years | 1953 |
| Type | Transport aircraft |
| Main rotor diameter | - |
| Tail rotor diameter | - |
| Wingspan | 11.25 m |
| Length | 8.99 m |
| Height | 3.02 m |
| Wing area | 16.63 m2 |
| Zero fuel weight | - |
| Empty weight | 1418 kg |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2360 kg |
| Normal takeoff weight | - |
| Flight duration | - |
| Engine | 2 Teledyne Continental IO-470-VO |
| Power | 2 x 260 HP |
| Thrust | - |
| Maximum speed | 381 km/h |
| Cruising speed | 288 km/h |
| Rate of climb | - |
| Practical range | 1248 km |
| Service ceiling | 6065 m |
| Hovering ceiling | - |
| Crew | 1 |
