Beechcraft 1961 V35 “N” Bonanza

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications for the 1961 Beechcraft V35 "N" Bonanza, a 4-seater aircraft with retractable landing gear.
  • It is powered by a 260 horsepower Continental IO-470N engine, offering a useful load of 1270 lbs and a fuel capacity of 74 gallons.
  • Performance highlights include a cruise speed of 170 knots (at 75% power), a max range of 880 nautical miles (at 65% power), and a service ceiling of 19,200 feet.
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Engine make/model: Cont. IO-470N
Horsepower: 260
TBO: 1500
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing Gear type: Tri./Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 3125
Empty weight (lbs.): 1855
Useful load (lbs.): 1270
Fuel (gals.): 74
Wingspan: 33 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 25 ft. 2 in.
Height: 6 ft. 5 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 181
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 50
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 270
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 170
65% power: 162
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 800
65% power: 880
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 14.0
65% power: 12.1
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 5 hrs.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 52
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1150
Service ceiling (ft.): 19,200
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1050
Landing ground roll (ft.): 650

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