1986 - 1989 Beechjet 400
The Raytheon Beech 400/400A evolved from the Mitsubishi Diamond 2 design that was bought by Beech in the mid 1980s. The original Mitsubishi MU300 Diamond 1 flew for the first time in August 1978. Only 11 Diamond 2s were built before Beech purchased the design and production rights. The Diamond 2 was renamed the Beech 400. Beech equipped the Diamond 2 with JT15D5 turbofan engines, developed a new interior, and made other minor changes. The new Beech 400A has a higher max takeoff weight and greater operating ceiling along with improved performance. Moving the rear fuselage fuel tank increased cabin volume. The flight deck features Collins Pro Line 4 EFIS avionics suite. Raytheon introduced a new luxury standard interior for the Beech 400A in 1996.
Aircraft Information
| Year: |
1986 - 1989 |
| Make: |
Beechjet |
| Model: |
400 |
| Active Fleet: |
60 |
| Average Asking Price - December 2011: |
$884,167 |
| Range: |
1,140 - 1,580 nm |
| Contact Number: |
1-847-726-5000 |
| Current Market Price / Availability: |
REQUEST MARKET UPDATE REPORT |
General Performance & Specifications
| Cabin Height: |
4.8 Feet |
| Cabin Width: |
4.9 Feet |
| Cabin Length: |
14.4 Feet |
| Baggage Volume Internal: |
12.0 Cubic Feet |
| Baggage Volume External: |
33.0 Cubic Feet |
| Seats Executive: |
*2/7 |
| Max. Take-Off Weight: |
15,780 lbs. |
| Max. Landing Weight: |
14,220 lbs. |
| Maximum Payload: |
2,070 lbs. |
| Balance Field Length: |
4,700 Feet |
| Landing Distance: |
4,450 Feet |
| Rate of Climb - All Engines: |
3,960 Feet / Minute |
| Rate of Climb - One Engine Out: |
1,110 Feet / Minute |
| Normal Cruise Speed: |
446 ktas |
| Max. Cruise Speed: |
461 ktas |
| Service Ceiling Max. Weight: |
40,750 Feet |
| Number of Engines: |
2 |
| Engine Manufacturer: |
Pratt & Whitney |
| Engine Model: |
JT15D-5 |
Description
The Raytheon Beech 400/400A evolved from the Mitsubishi Diamond 2 design that was bought by Beech in the mid 1980s. The original Mitsubishi MU300 Diamond 1 flew for the first time in August 1978. Only 11 Diamond 2s were built before Beech purchased the design and production rights. The Diamond 2 was renamed the Beech 400. Beech equipped the Diamond 2 with JT15D5 turbofan engines, developed a new interior, and made other minor changes. The new Beech 400A has a higher max takeoff weight and greater operating ceiling along with improved performance. Moving the rear fuselage fuel tank increased cabin volume. The flight deck features Collins Pro Line 4 EFIS avionics suite.
Raytheon introduced a new luxury standard interior for the Beech 400A in 1996.
