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Beechcraft Baron vs CT/4 Airtrainer

Beechcraft Baron vs CT/4 Airtrainer at a glance — top speed 370 vs 387 km/h, range 1,745 vs 963 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 1,180 kg, built 6,884 vs 155 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇿 CT/4 Airtrainer
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron CT/4 Airtrainer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Pacific Aerospace
First flight 29 February 1960 23 February 1972
Year introduced 1961 1973
Number produced 6884 units 155 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 12.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.9 m
Height 3.0 m 2.6 m
Length 9.0 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 387 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 963 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 5,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 1,180 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 12 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.