General Aviation

Taylorcraft BF-65

Manufacturer: Taylorcraft

The Taylorcraft BF‑65 is a lightweight, single‑engine, high‑wing monoplane produced by Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. of Alliance, Ohio, in the early 1940s. It seats two pilots side‑by‑side and is powered by a 65‑hp Franklin 4AC‑176‑B2 engine. The aircraft was offered as both a landplane and a floatplane, making it popular for flight training and personal use.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
taylorcraft-bf-65
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
33
Example Registration
N20414

Specifications

Max Speed
190 km/h / 120 mph
Cruise Speed
180 km/h / 110 mph
Range
480 km / 260 nmi
Ceiling
5200 m / 17000 ft

Variants

  • BF12-65- 14 registrations - Example N29756
  • BF- 9 registrations - Example N20447
  • BF-65- 9 registrations - Example N20414
  • BF-60- 1 registrations - Example N21287

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