Raytheon Beechcraft Baron
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| Raytheon Beechcraft Baron | ||
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| Description | ||
| Role | Tourer | |
| Crew | 6 seats | |
| First Flight | 1961 | |
| Entered Service | ||
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft (now Raytheon) | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | ft in | m |
| Wingspan | ft in | m |
| Height | ft in | m |
| Wing area | ft² | m² |
| Weights | ||
| Empty | lb | kg |
| Loaded | lb | kg |
| Maximum takeoff | lb | kg |
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| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | ||
| Power | hp | kW |
| Thrust | lb | kN |
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| Maximum speed | Mach | |
| Maximum speed | mph | km/h |
| Combat range | miles | km |
| Ferry range | miles | km |
| Service ceiling | ft | m |
| Rate of climb | ft/min | m/min |
| Wing loading | lb/ft² | kg/m² |
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| Power/Mass | hp/lb | kW/kg |
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The Raytheon Beechcraft Baron is a light-medium conventional twin-engine piston aeroplane manufactured by Raytheon, and was introduced in 1961 as an evolution of the Beech 95 Travel Air. Barons come in two basic types the Baron 55 (short body) and 58 (long body) with several subtypes.
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Baron 55
The early Baron 55, 55A and 55B were fitted with Continental IO470 260 hp (194 kW) engines and had gross weights of 4880 to 5100 lb (2,200 to 2,300 kg). These had a typical cruise speed of 190 knots (350 km/h). The 55C, 55D and 55E models had an increased cruise speed of 200 kt (370 km/h) due to the bigger Continental IO520 285 hp (213 kW) engines. The gross weights of these later models increased to 5300 lb (2400 kg) and were about a foot (0.3 m) longer than the 55B Barons.
Baron 58
Introduced in 1970, the more powerful Baron 58s had club seating, double aft doors, and gross weights of 5400–5500 lb (2450–2500 kg). These were fitted with the Continental IO520 or IO550 300 hp (224 kW) engines.
In 1976, the turbocharged Baron 58TC and pressurised 58P were introduced. These were powered by Continental TIO520 turbocharged engines of 310–325 hp (230–240 kW) and had an increased 6100–6200 lb (about 2800 kg) gross weight. These models were certified under FAR23 as a new type certificate.
Performance
55/55A/55B Barons can cruise at 190 knots (350 km/h) at 7000 ft (2100 m) and come with 116 or 136 US gallon (440 or 515 L) fuel tanks.
55C/55D/55E Barons can cruise at 200 knots (370 km/h) at 7000 ft (2100 m) and come with 136 or 166 US gallon (515 or 628 L) fuel tanks.
58 Barons can cruise at 200 knots (370 km/h) at 7000 ft (2100 m) and come with 166 or 190 US gallon (628 or 719 L) fuel tanks.
58P/58TC can cruise at 200 knots (370 km/h) at 8000 ft (2400 m) and 220 knots (410 km/h) at 20000 ft (6100 m) and typically come with 190 US gallon (719 L) fuel tanks.
Production
55 Barons were produced from 1961 to 1983, and some 3155 were produced. 58TC/58P were produced from 1976 to 1985. 58 Barons were produced from 1970 and are still in production.
A big change in panel/system layout on 58/58TC/58P occurred in 1984, including relocating throttle, gear, flap, propeller and mixture controls to industry-standard positions.
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