Beechcraft Musketeer

Beechcraft · United States · first flew 1963 · light aircraft

The Beechcraft CT-134 Musketeer is the Canadian Forces designation for the Beech Musketeer, a low-wing single-engine trainer used for primary flying training by the Royal Canadian Air Force. It is a straightforward all-metal trainer with benign handling.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	7.85 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Canadian Forces designation for the Beech Musketeer
Low-wing all-metal trainer
Fixed tricycle undercarriage

A low-wing monoplane with a fixed tricycle undercarriage, side-by-side seating, a flat windscreen, and a single piston engine with a two-blade propeller; unremarkable in appearance but cleanly designed.

Specifications

The Beechcraft Musketeer has a length of 7.85 m (26 ft).
It has a wingspan of 9.98 m (33 ft).
Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
Typical crew: 1-2.

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History

The Beech Model 23 Musketeer first flew in 1961 and entered production as an affordable alternative to the Bonanza for private and training use. The Canadian Forces acquired a number under the CT-134 designation for primary pilot screening and training at Portage la Prairie.

Variants

The civil Musketeer line evolved through the Sport, Custom, Super, and Sierra variants; the military CT-134 corresponds to the basic Musketeer trainer.

Where you'll see it

Used by the Royal Canadian Air Force/Canadian Forces for primary pilot screening at 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School; has been largely replaced by more modern types.

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