Beech 24 Sierra
The Beechcraft Sierra was the retractable-gear development of the Musketeer family, giving a modest touring aircraft a more streamlined look and better cruise performance. Its low wing and spacious cabin retained the friendly handling of the earlier fixed-gear models, while the retractable gear appealed to pilots advancing beyond basic training. The Sierra was never built in the numbers of the Bonanza or Cessna singles, making it a comparatively uncommon Beechcraft sight.
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Did you know?
The Sierra is the retractable-gear Musketeer, swapping the family's fixed legs for better cruise speed while keeping its docile handling.
Specifications
| Length | 7.9 m (26 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.8 m (32 ft) |
| Height | 2.4 m (8 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.2 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 145 kt (269 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 55 kt (102 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 891 ft/min (4.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Landing distance | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 215 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming IO-360 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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