Beechcraft Musketeer | |
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| 국가 | 미국 |
| 역할 | 경비행기 및 훈련기 |
| 생산 | 1963–1983 |
| 내장 | 4,366 |
Tthe 비치크래프트 머스킷티어 is a family of single-engined, low-wing, light aircraft that was produced by Beechcraft. The line includes the Model 19 Musketeer Sport, the Model 23 Musketeer, Custom and Sundowner, the Model 23-24 Musketeer Super III the retractable gear Model 24R Sierra and the military CT-134 Musketeer.
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| Localisation | Pacific Coast Dream Machines 2012 |
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General Characteristics
The Beechcraft Musketeer (later known as the Sundowner and Sierra) was a family of single-engine, low-wing aircraft built for the general aviation market. It was designed to compete with the Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee, offering a Beechcraft-quality alternative for training and personal use.
| Property | Value (A23 Musketeer II / Sundowner) |
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| 역할 | Light Aircraft, Trainer, Personal Transport |
| 제조업체 | Beechcraft (Raytheon) |
| First Flight | October 23, 1961 |
| 승무원 | 1 pilot |
| 용량 | 3 passengers (4 total seats) |
| 윙스 팬 | 9.98 m (32 ft 9 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,157 kg (2,550 lb) |
Design and Powerplant
- Engine: Typically powered by a Lycoming O-360-A2G four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed piston engine (for the later Sundowner version).
- Power Output: 134 kW (180 hp) (for 180 hp variants).
- Fuselage/Structure: Features a relatively unique **metal-bonded honeycomb structure** for the wings and fuselage skin, which was a high-quality manufacturing method for a light aircraft of the era.
- Landing Gear: Fixed tricycle landing gear (non-retractable) in the primary training/utility versions (Musketeer, Sundowner).
- Entry: A single, large door on the left side provides access to both front and rear seats, unusual compared to the two-door setup on some competitors.
Variants and Legacy
- Model 23 (Musketeer): Initial version, typically 160 hp.
- Model A23 (Musketeer II / Sundowner): Improved structure and power upgrade to 180 hp. This was the most common variant.
- Model 24 (Sierra): The top-of-the-line variant, featuring a more powerful engine (200 hp) and **retractable landing gear**, competing directly with the Piper Arrow and Cessna 182RG.
- Total Production: Over 4,300 aircraft were built across all models (23, A23, and 24) before production ceased in 1983.
- Market Role: The Musketeer family provided pilots with a reliable, well-built, and generally larger cabin experience than many of its competitors, though it was often criticized for being slower than other aircraft with the same horsepower.
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