General Aviation

Beech-Curtis D-45

Manufacturer: BEECH-CURTIS

The Beechcraft T‑34 Mentor is an American single‑engine, propeller‑driven military trainer that evolved from the Model 35 Bonanza. First flown in 1948, it has served as a primary trainer for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and many foreign air forces for more than seven decades.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
beech-curtis-d-45
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N134JV

Specifications

Wingspan
10.16 m / 33 ft
Length
8.75 m / 28 ft
Height
2.92 m / 9 ft
Max Speed
520 km/h / 320 mph
Cruise Speed
396 km/h / 246 mph
Range
1311 km / 708 nmi
Ceiling
9100 m / 30000 ft
First Flight
1948-12-02
Production Start
1953
Production End
1959
Total Built
2300

Variants

  • D-45- 1 registrations - Example N134JV

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