General Aviation

Beech 76

Manufacturer: BEECH

The Beechcraft Model 76 Duchess is a low‑cost, twin‑engine trainer built by Beechcraft in the late 1970s. It features a low‑wing, all‑metal construction and a T‑tail, and was designed to compete with the Gulfstream Cougar and Cessna 310 while serving flight‑training schools.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
beech-76
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
155
Example Registration
N110SU

Specifications

Wingspan
11.58 m / 38 ft
Length
8.85 m / 29 ft
Height
2.9 m / 9 ft
Max Speed
317 km/h / 197 mph
Cruise Speed
293 km/h / 182 mph
Range
1440 km / 780 nmi
Ceiling
5990 m / 19650 ft
First Flight
1974
Production Start
1978
Production End
1983
Total Built
437

Variants

  • 76- 155 registrations - Example N110SU

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