Beechcraft V35B Bonanza

Beechcraft · United States · first flew 1970 · light aircraft

The Beechcraft V35B Bonanza is the penultimate V-tail variant of the world's longest-running production aircraft, combining high performance with the Bonanza's signature butterfly tail.

Recognition (WEFT)

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Spot it by:

• iconic butterfly V-tail in place of conventional empennage
• four- to six-seat low-wing touring monoplane
• retractable tricycle undercarriage with wide-track mains

The V-tail is unmistakable in any aspect; combined with the clean low wing and retractable gear, no other production light aircraft shares this silhouette.

Specifications

• The Beechcraft V35B Bonanza has a length of 8.05 m (26 ft).
• It has a wingspan of 10.21 m (33 ft).
• Its maximum speed is 338 km/h (210 mph).
• Typical crew: 1–2.

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History

The Bonanza first flew in 1945 and the V-tail configuration defined production until 1982. The V35B, introduced in 1970, featured the Continental IO-520-B engine and represented the mature refinement of the design with improved avionics provisions.

Variants

The V35B was the final V-tail sub-variant; Beechcraft simultaneously offered the A36 Bonanza with a conventional tail, which continued production well past the V-tail's retirement.

Where you'll see it

Enormously popular with high-performance private pilots, the Bonanza series has accumulated more than 17,000 airframes and the V35B commands strong residual values as a classic touring aircraft.

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