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Beechcraft Baron vs NAMC YS-11

Beechcraft Baron vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 470 km/h, range 1,745 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 23,500 kg, built 6,884 vs 182 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft NAMC
First flight 29 February 1960 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1961 1965
Number produced 6884 units 182 units
Average unit price $1 million $2.2 million
Wing area 18.5 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 32.0 m
Height 3.0 m 9.0 m
Length 9.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or NAMC YS-11?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or NAMC YS-11?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.