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Beechcraft Bonanza vs NAMC YS-11

Beechcraft Bonanza vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — range 1,326 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,656 vs 23,500 kg, built 18,525 vs 182 units.

NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Beechcraft Bonanza NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft NAMC
First flight 22 December 1945 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1947 1965
Number produced 18525 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 16.8 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 32.0 m
Height 2.6 m 9.0 m
Length 8.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,656 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,141 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Bonanza or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 0 km/h, a difference of 470 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Bonanza or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Bonanza or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Bonanza or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 1,656 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Bonanza or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Bonanza or NAMC YS-11?
The Beechcraft Bonanza entered service first in 1947, 18 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Bonanza or NAMC YS-11?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has been produced in greater numbers with 18,525 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.