The
Beechcraft Duchess 76 is a light cabin monoplane
built in the U.S.A. It is powered by two 180hp
Avco Lycoming O-360-A1G6D six-cylinder
horizontally-opposed engines. The Beechcraft
Duchess 76 accommodates a pilot and three
passengers in individual seats, with a provision
for up to 180lb (81,6kg) of baggage in a separate
compartment.
The prototype first flew in September 1974 and
after production of the Duchess started in the
spring of 1977, first aircraft deliveries started
in 1978. A total 0f 437 aircraft were built until
1982.
The Beechcraft Duchess 76 has become a very
popular pilot training plane.
Performance -
Max. speed - 197mph (317kmh)
Max. cruising speed -
191mph (307kmh) @ 3,600lb (1634kg) and @ 6,000ft
(1830m)
Normal cruising speed -
176mph (283kmh) @ 10,000ft (3050m)
Economic cruising speed -
172mph (277kmh) @ 12,000ft (3658m)
Range at econ. cruise -
898mls (1445km) with 45 minutes reserves
Initial climb - 1,248ft/min=6,3m/sec.
Weights
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Empty weight -
2,446lb (1110kg)
Max. take-off weight -
3,900lb (1770kg)
Dimensions -
Span - 38ft0in (11,58m)
Length - 29ft0in (8,84m)
Height - 9ft6in (2,89m)
Wing area - 181sq.ft (16,81m²)
