Military

Beech T-34a

Manufacturer: BEECH

The Beechcraft T‑34 Mentor is a single‑engine, propeller‑driven military trainer that evolved from the civilian Beechcraft Bonanza. It has served as the U.S. Air Force’s primary trainer since the early 1950s and remains in use by several navies and civilian operators.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
beech-t-34a
Class
Military
Registry Count
32
Example Registration
N134BS

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

  • T-34A- 32 registrations - Example N134BS

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