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The Beechcraft Baron is a light twin-engine piston aircraft built in the United States, designed for owner-operators, business travel and advanced multi-engine training.
Capacity: Seats one pilot plus up to five passengers — perfect for small-group travel, family missions or business transportation.
Performance: Powered by two piston engines (modern models ~300 hp each), providing cruise speeds beyond 200 knots (~370 km/h).
Range & ceiling: Capable of ranges near or above 1,000 nautical miles (~1,850 km) under optimal conditions; service ceiling around 20,000+ feet.
Dimensions & useful load: Length around 30 ft (~9 m), wingspan ~38 ft (~11.5 m); maximum take-off weight in many versions ~5,500 lbs (~2,495 kg).
Versatility: Ideal for those stepping up from single-engine aircraft to twins — offering speed, redundancy, and greater capacity without entering turboprop territory.
If you’re looking to move to a twin‐engine aircraft that gives you higher speed, more payload, better climb and redundancy compared to most single-engine planes, the Baron is an excellent match. It strikes a smart balance between capability and manageability.
Twin engines and retractable gear mean higher acquisition, fuel and maintenance costs relative to single‐engine aircraft.
Proper multi‐engine training and experience in engine‐out handling, asymmetric thrust and performance limits are essential.
Variant specification, equipment and condition vary significantly — evaluating hours, maintenance status, avionics and inspection history is critical.
Payload and fuel planning become more important — hot/high operations, full load flying, and shorter runways all affect performance more heavily.