Бук C23 Sundowner

Beechcraft Musketeer

КраїніСша
РольЛегкі персональні та навчально-тренувальні літаки
Виробництва1963–1983
Побудований4,366

У 201 Буковий мушкетер — сімейство одномоторних, низькокрилих, легких літаків, які вироблялися фірмою Beechcraft. У лінійці представлені Model 19 Musketeer Sport, Model 23 Musketeer, Custom і Sundowner, Model 23-24 Musketeer Super III, висувна шестерня Model 24R Sierra і військовий CT-134 Musketeer.

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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)
Роль Light Aircraft, Trainer, Personal Transport
Виробник Beechcraft (Raytheon)
First Flight October 23, 1961
команда 1 pilot
Capacity 3 passengers (4 total seats)
Розмах крил 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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