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Derived from the Beech 35 Bonanza, the tandem two seat Mentor was chosen
by the USAF and the US Navy as a primary trainer, 450 going to the Air
Force as the T-34A, and 423 going to the Navy as the T-34B(D45). The
aircraft illustrated above is a D45. A healthy number are still flying
in private hands with at least 120 remaining airworthy.
N99800
c/n BG-377 USA
2 seat military trainer first flown in 1945
Engine: 225hp(168kW) Continental O-470-13
Length: 25’11”(7.89m)
Height: 9’7”(2.92m)
Wingspan: 32’10”(10.0m)
No.built: 450
Range: 735miles(1178km)
Cruising speed: 173mph(278kmh) Empty weight: 2174lb(987kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 2950lb(1339kg)
Another example
of the Mentor is illustrated below.
N34AX
c/n CG-141
A Beech A45 with wingtip tanks is illustrated below.
N234RJ
c/n G-773 |
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