General Aviation
Beech G17s
Manufacturer: BEECH
The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing, nicknamed the "Staggerwing", is an American biplane with a negative wing stagger. First flown in 1932, it served as a fast executive transport, air racer, and wartime liaison aircraft. Its distinctive aft‑mounted upper wing and retractable gear made it a popular luxury aircraft until production ended in 1949.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- beech-g17s
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 20
- Example Registration
- N16GD
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 9.8 m / 32 ft
- Length
- 8.18 m / 26 ft
- Height
- 2.4 m / 8 ft
- Max Speed
- 341 km/h / 212 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 325 km/h / 202 mph
- Range
- 1078 km / 582 nmi
- Ceiling
- 7600 m / 25000 ft
- First Flight
- 1932-11-04
- Production Start
- 1933
- Production End
- 1949
- Total Built
- 785
Variants
- G17S- 20 registrations - Example N16GD