Beech 76 Duchess
Beech · piston, 2 engines · ICAO BE76
The Beech 76 Duchess has the 5th-lowest tail among the 223 twin-engine types, and the 4th-lowest maximum takeoff weight among the 216 twin-engine types with a published figure. It also has the joint 5th-lowest FAA reference approach speed among the 223 twin-engine types (the input for its Approach Category).
Airport design codes
- I
Design Group I. Set by wingspan and tail height alike.
- A
Approach Category A. From its FAA reference approach speed of 76 kt (band under 91 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 7.4 ft | 2.3 m |
|---|---|---|
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,900 lb | 1,769 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 3,900 lb | 1,769 kg |
| Main gear code | S | |
| Taxiway Design Group | 1A | |
| ICAO wake category | Light |
Where it sits
By length it falls between the Piper PA-46 Malibu Meridian and the Piper PA-46 Malibu.
Main gear 11.1 ft wide (3.4 m), 29% of the span; wheelbase 7.4 ft (2.3 m), 26% of the length.
US records: 2,054 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 157 on the US register.
Closest in size on this site
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.