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BE-76 Duchess

 

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General Characteristics

bulletCrew: one, pilot
bulletCapacity: 3 passengers
bulletLength: 29 ft 1 in (8.85 m)
bulletWingspan: 38 ft 0 in (11.58 m)
bulletHeight: 9 ft 6 in (2.89 m)
bulletWing area: 181 ft² (16.8 m²)
bulletEmpty: 2,446 lb (1,100 kg)
bulletLoaded: lb ( kg)
bulletMaximum takeoff: 3,900 lb (1,780 kg)
bulletPowerplant: 2x Lycoming O-360-A1G6D, 180 hp (135 kW) each
bulletFuel capacity: 103USG Total, 100USG Usable
bulletMax fuel flow per engine: 11.7 USGPH (@6000ft PA, -14deg C, 23.50 in.hg
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Performance

bulletVNE Never exceed speed: 194 KIAS
bulletVNO Normal operating speed: 154 KIAS
bulletVA Maneuvering speed: 132 KIAS
bulletVMCA Air Minimum control speed: 65 KIAS
bulletRange: 932 nautical miles
bulletService ceiling: 16,000 ft
bulletRate of climb: 1,248 ft/min (380 m/min)
bulletWing loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
bulletPower/Mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)

 


Contact the Author:  Bruce J. Elig  CFII/MEI/ATP                                 Last Updated:  21 April, 2008