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Beechcraft Duchess (Model 76)

Beechcraft · Multi-engine Trainer · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Beechcraft Duchess (Model 76) — Multi-engine Trainer
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The Beechcraft Model 76 Duchess is an American twin-engined monoplane built by Beechcraft intended partly as a low cost introduction to twin-engine aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Beechcraft
Operator
Flight schools
Primary Role
Multi-engine Trainer
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1978
Produced
437
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$80-200K used
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
2x Lycoming O-360-A1G6D (counter-rotating)
Thrust / Power
360 hp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
29
Wingspan (ft)
38
Empty Weight (lb)
2640
MTOW (lb)
3900
Endurance (hr)
5
Service Ceiling (ft)
19600
Range (mi)
920
Max Speed (mph)
196