General Aviation

Beech 33

Manufacturer: BEECH

The Beechcraft Bonanza, first flown in 1945 and certified in 1947, is a single‑engine, low‑wing general‑aviation aircraft that has been produced continuously for 79 years, making it the longest‑produced aircraft in history. It is available in V‑tail and conventional‑tail versions and has been built in more than 18,000 units, with over 6,000 twin‑engine derivatives.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
beech-33
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N11ZT

Specifications

Wingspan
10.21 m / 33 ft
Length
8.38 m / 27 ft
Height
2.62 m / 8 ft
Cruise Speed
326 km/h / 203 mph
Range
1326 km / 716 nmi
Ceiling
5600 m / 18500 ft
First Flight
1945-12-22
Production Start
1947
Total Built
18546

Variants

  • 33- 2 registrations - Example N11ZT

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