Wed, Apr 14, 2010
Hawker Beechcraft is debuting the 50th anniversary Beechcraft
Baron G58 this week. The limited edition Baron that incorporates
high performance Hartzell Scimitar propellers, elegant interior
design features and amenities, and a choice of four distinctive
external paint schemes.
Keith Nadolski, president, Beechcraft Americas noted that, "With
its loyal and enthusiastic customer base, the Baron continues to be
the dominant twin engine piston aircraft of our entire industry and
provides performance capabilities and versatility that are the best
in its class."
The 50th anniversary Baron is a limited edition version of the
current G58 model, which was announced in 2005. Recognized as the
twin-engine piston aircraft that pilots aspire to own, the Baron
G58 offers unmatched performance and range/payload capabilities in
its segment. It also features a premium cabin that provides the
best ride of any twin-engine aircraft, including flexible seating
that allows for seating of two, four or six people, with the option
to reconfigure and remove seats to accommodate mission needs and
large baggage items. Its flight deck includes fully integrated
Garmin G1000® avionics with a GFC 700 flight control system and
new GWX 68 color weather radar.
The golden anniversary aircraft incorporates a
specially-engraved, 14-carat-gold Baron and 50-year emblem into the
power quadrant and pilot/co-pilot control wheels, matching wheat
leather seats and removable headrest covers with an embossed
Beechcraft shield, and leather-wrapped yokes in an exclusive wheat
finish. The aircraft also sports a heritage Beechcraft shield
sculpted into the velvet cut Baron Brown carpet in the club seating
area. Rosen sun visors, a Lightspeed Zulu headset and standard
air-conditioning round out the internal enhancements.
Externally, the Hartzell blended airfoil Scimitar propellers
equipped with unfeathering accumulators will provide a performance
boost, while a choice of four color palettes and a
specially-designed paint scheme give the anniversary aircraft a
unique look. The limited edition Baron is identified by an
exclusive number sequence (1/12) and proudly displays the heritage
Beechcraft shield on the tail. Each aircraft features distinctive
50th anniversary commemorative graphics on the nacelles and
fuselage, with upper leading-edge wing surfaces finished with
select anniversary paint.
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