Beech / Beechcraft 76 Duchess

Trainer / Touring Aircraft

Beech 76 Duchess © Erick Stamm
Photo ©: Erick Stamm (photos at airliners.net)
The Beechcraft 76 Duchess is a twin-engined four-seat light touring and trainer aircraft with retractable landing gear produced by the US-American manufacturer Beech Aircraft Corporation.
Crew1
Passengers2-3
Propulsion2 Piston Engines
Engine ModelLycoming O-360-A1G6D
Engine Power (each)134 kW180 hp
Speed317 km/h171 kts
  197 mph
Service Ceiling5.913 m19.400 ft
Range1.726 km932 NM
1.073 mi.
Empty Weight1.110 kg2.447 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight1.770 kg3.902 lbs
Wing Span11,58 m37 ft 12 in
Wing Area16,8 m²181 ft²
Length8,84 m29 ft 0 in
Height2,89 m9 ft 6 in
First Flight09/1974
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1978-1982
Total Production437
ICAO CodeBE76
FAA TCDSA29CE
Data for (Version)Beech 76 Duchess