Beech 56 Turbo Baron
The Beechcraft Baron 56TC was a turbocharged version of the classic Baron, designed to retain performance at higher altitudes where normally aspirated piston engines lose power. It combined the Baron’s compact twin-engine layout with pressurisation or turbocharging features aimed at serious cross-country owners. The Turbo Baron family never matched the production numbers of the standard Baron, partly because of its greater complexity and cost. It remains an uncommon high-performance piston twin.
Did you know?
The Turbo Baron 56TC added turbocharging to the classic Baron twin so it could hold power at altitudes that stall normally aspirated engines.
Specifications
| Length | 8.5 m (28 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.2 m (37 ft) |
| Height | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 4 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 2.7 t |
| Range | 1,100 NM (2,037 km) |
| Maximum speed | 205 kt (380 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 73 kt (135 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 24,000 ft (7,315 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,020 ft/min (10.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| Landing distance | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 525 l |
| Engines | 2x Continental TSIO-520 |
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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