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Beechcraft Bonanza

Beechcraft · BE36

High-performance single-engine piston. Popular with private pilots for cross-country flights.

A RECAT F piston with 1 engine. Tops out at FL185, staying below standard jet routes. Touches down at just 70 kts. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL185 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines1 x Piston
Weight classSmall (S)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling18,500 ft (FL185)
Max climb rate1,000 fpm
Max descent rate1,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed52 kts
Landing speed70 kts
Cruise speed160 kts
Maximum speed203 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length2,127 ft (0.35 nm)
Landing field length2,734 ft (0.45 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category1
LAHSO category2

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