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The Pilots Desk
1986 executive aircraft model by Beechcraft

Starship

Starship

The Beechcraft Starship is a twin-turboprop, six- to eight-passenger, pressurized, business aircraft produced by Beech Aircraft Corporation. Featuring a canard wing design (not to be confused with a tandem wing), extensive use of carbon-fiber composite, and pusher propellers, it is the first composite aircraft produced. Production ceased in 1995 after 55 aircraft had been constructed.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Beechcraft
First flight
1986-02-15
Length
14.05 m
Wingspan
16.6 m

Specifications

Cruise speed
307 kt
Max speed
335 kt
Range
1,514 nm
Service ceiling
41,000 ft
Rate of climb
2,748 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
14,900 lb
Empty weight
10,085 lb
Fuel capacity
565 US gal
Powerplant
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A
Engines
2
Seats
6
Length
46.1 ft
Wingspan
54.5 ft
Height
12.1 ft
Number built
53

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.