Beech 35 Bonanza
The Beechcraft Bonanza 35, with its distinctive V-shaped tail combining the functions of a rudder and elevator in just two surfaces, became one of the most recognisable light aircraft silhouettes ever built. That V-tail was meant to reduce drag and weight compared with a conventional tail, though it also demanded careful engineering to avoid structural fatigue issues discovered later in its production life. It remained in continuous production for decades, one of the longest production runs of any aircraft in history. Beechcraft eventually offered a conventional straight-tail version alongside it before phasing the V-tail out.
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The Bonanza 35's V-shaped tail combines rudder and elevator into just two surfaces, one of the most recognisable light-aircraft silhouettes ever built.
Specifications
| Length | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Height | 2.4 m (8 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 5 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.2 t |
| Range | 720 NM (1,333 km) |
| Maximum speed | 175 kt (324 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 ft (5,639 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Rate of climb | 950 ft/min (4.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 540 m (1,772 ft) |
| Landing distance | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 144 l |
| Engines | 1x Continental IO-470 |
| Units built | 1,500 |
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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