Beechcraft A36 Bonanza
The Beechcraft Bonanza 36 stretched the classic Bonanza fuselage and added a conventional straight tail and a rear cargo door, trading some of the V-tail model's speed for extra cabin space and easier loading. Its six-seat cabin, larger than most single-engine piston aircraft in its class, made it popular with owner-pilots who needed to carry family or cargo on longer trips. It became Beechcraft's best-selling Bonanza variant and remains in production today, one of the longest-running single-engine aircraft lines still being built. Its reputation for solid build quality has kept resale values notably strong for decades.
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Did you know?
The Bonanza 36 traded the V-tail model's speed for a conventional straight tail, a rear cargo door, and extra cabin space.
Specifications
| Length | 8.5 m (28 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.2 m (33 ft) |
| Height | 2.6 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.6 t |
| Range | 920 NM (1,704 km) |
| Maximum speed | 175 kt (324 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,100 ft (5,517 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,230 ft/min (6.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Landing distance | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 185 l |
| Engines | 1x Continental IO-550 |
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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