Beech 70 Queen Air
The Beechcraft Queen Air was a twin-engine utility aircraft that combined a broad cabin with the reliability of two piston engines. It became a popular corporate shuttle, air ambulance, and small commuter aircraft before the King Air turboprop succeeded it. Its robust structure and roomy cabin made it useful for operators who needed more space than a Baron but did not require an airliner. The Queen Air’s square cabin windows and long nose give it a classic 1960s executive-aircraft look.
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Did you know?
The Queen Air's broad, square-windowed cabin gave twin-piston reliability more room than a Baron, without needing an airliner's expense.
Specifications
| Length | 13.5 m (44 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.5 m (44 ft) |
| Height | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 9 |
| Persons on board | 6-9 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 3.7 t |
| Range | 1,300 NM (2,408 km) |
| Maximum speed | 220 kt (407 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 70 kt (130 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 22,000 ft (6,706 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,375 ft/min (7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Landing distance | 642 m (2,106 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 964 l |
| Engines | 2x Lycoming IGSO-540 |
| Units built | 35 |
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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