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. Cruises at about 160 kts. Touches down at just 70 kts.
1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL185 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1 x Piston |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 ft (FL185) |
| Max climb rate | 1,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 52 kts |
| Landing speed | 70 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~160 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~203 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 2,127 ft / 0.35 nm / 648 m |
| Landing field length | 2,734 ft / 0.45 nm / 833 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 1 |
| LAHSO category | 2 |
Where you'll see it
Light aircraft like the Beechcraft Bonanza appear across all airspaces as general aviation traffic, typically operating VFR at lower altitudes.