The Beechcraft 55 / 56 / 58 Baron is a twin-engined four-to-six-seat light touring aircraft with retractable landing gear produced by the US-American manufacturer Beech Aircraft Corporation, today Hawker Beechcraft Corporation.

Crew 1
Passengers max. 5

Propulsion 2 Piston Engines
Engine Model Continental TSIO-520-WB
Engine Power (each) 242 kW 325 hp

Speed 483 km/h 261 kts
300 mph
Service Ceiling 7.620 m 25.000 ft
Range 2.276 km 1.229 NM
1.414 mi.

Empty Weight 1.822 kg 4.017 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight 2.812 kg 6.200 lbs

Wing Span 11,53 m 37,8 ft
Wing Area 18,5 m² 199 ft²
Length 9,09 m 29,8 ft
Height 2,79 m 9,2 ft

First Flight 29.02.1960
Production Status in production
Developed from Beech 95 Travel Air

FAA TCDS 3A16

Data for (Version) Beech 58P Baron
Remarks
The Beech Baron is a development of the Beech 95 Travel Air which itself is a development of the single-engine Beech Bonanza. Beech Baron Models 55 & 56 have total length of 8,53m (27ft 11in). The current production model is the Beechcraft Baron