Beech 58TC Baron
The Beechcraft Baron 58TC and its turbocharged siblings add forced induction to the standard Baron 58's engines, maintaining sea-level power well into the aircraft's higher service ceiling where a normally aspirated Baron starts losing performance. That extra altitude capability lets owner-pilots climb over weather and terrain a standard Baron would have to fly around, particularly useful for mountainous or hot-and-high routes. It keeps most of the standard Baron's proven airframe and systems, adding turbocharging rather than a wholesale redesign. It remains a less common but capable option among pilots who specifically want a piston twin with genuine high-altitude performance.
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A turbocharged Baron 58 that holds sea-level engine power well into its higher service ceiling, unlike the standard model.
Specifications
| Length | 9 m (29 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| Height | 2.9 m (10 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 2.8 t |
| Range | 1,200 NM (2,222 km) |
| Maximum speed | 220 kt (407 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 78 kt (144 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,475 ft/min (7.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Landing distance | 704 m (2,310 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 720 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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