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Beechcraft Bonanza Family

The Beechcraft Bonanza is a high-performance single-engine general-aviation family introduced after the Second World War. Early Model 35 aircraft combined all-metal construction, retractable tricycle landing gear, and a distinctive V-tail, while later conventional-tail 33 and 36 developments broadened the cabin and mission. Continuous evolution into the current G36 has made the Bonanza one of aviation's longest-lived production designs.

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Aliases
Beech BonanzaBeechcraft Model 35V-tail BonanzaBonanza 36Bonanza G36
Family Name
Beechcraft Bonanza
Full Name
Beechcraft Bonanza Family
Roles
general_aviationbusinesstrainer
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Beechcraft Bonanza is a high-performance single-engine general-aviation family introduced after the Second World War. Early Model 35 aircraft combined all-metal construction, retractable tricycle landing gear, and a distinctive V-tail, while later conventional-tail 33 and 36 developments broadened the cabin and mission. Continuous evolution into the current G36 has made the Bonanza one of aviation's longest-lived production designs.
First Flight Year
1,947
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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 12:59:59 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 12:59:59 UTC