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Beechcraft Baron vs CM 170 Magister

Beechcraft Baron vs CM 170 Magister at a glance — top speed 370 vs 715 km/h, range 1,745 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 3,450 kg, built 6,884 vs 929 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron CM 170 Magister
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Fouga
First flight 29 February 1960 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1961 1956
Number produced 6884 units 929 units
Average unit price $1 million $800K
Wing area 18.5 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.3 m
Height 3.0 m 2.9 m
Length 9.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 715 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 2,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 440 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or CM 170 Magister?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or CM 170 Magister?
The Beechcraft Baron is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the CM 170 Magister at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 5 years before the Beechcraft Baron which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or CM 170 Magister?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.