Beechcraft Baron vs T-34 Mentor

American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
Picture of Beechcraft Baron
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 6884 units
Average unit price $1 million
American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Picture of T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 2300 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 18.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 9.0 m â—‰
Operational range 1,745 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,005 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,432 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Beechcraft Beechcraft Baron
Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 8.8 m â—‰
Operational range 1,311 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,960 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

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Photo of Beechcraft Baron by Beechcraft. Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or T-34 Mentor?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor 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 T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or T-34 Mentor?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the Beechcraft Baron which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or T-34 Mentor?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 2,300 units of the T-34 Mentor.