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Beech T-44A 'Pegasus'

Description
Notes: FIVE-PLACE trainer for (IFR) flight, radio instrument navigation, and tactical orientation training.
  Manufacturer:Beech


  Base model:T-44
  Designation:T-44
  Version:A
  Nickname:Pegasus
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Trainer
 

Specifications
  Length: 35' 6" 10.8 m
  Height:14' 3" 4.3 m
  Wingspan: 50' 3" 15.3 m
  Wingarea: 294.0 sq ft 27.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 6,326 lb 2,868 kg
  Max Weight: 9,650 lb 4,376 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney (Canada) PT6A-34B
  Horsepower (each): 550

Performance
  Range: 1,457 miles 2,346 km
  Cruise Speed: 227 mph 365 km/h 197 kt
  Max Speed: 287 mph 462 km/h 249 kt
  Climb: 1,870 ft/min 569 m/min
  Ceiling: 27,620 ft 8,418 m

Operators (Past and Present)
USN VT-28 Corpus Christi TX
USN VT-31 Corpus Christi TX

Known serial numbers
160839 / 160856, 160967 / 160986, 161057 / 161079


 
 

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