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During 1960, Piper introduced the new Piper Aztec powered by 250 hp Lycoming engines. Cessna was already building the 310 with the Continental IO-470D which developed 260 hp. The Beechcraft reaction was the Model 55 Baron. The 1961 N35 Bonanza was being introduced with the 260 hp Continental IO-470N. Time was ripe for a new, more powerful Beechcraft entry into the light twin marketplace. The new Baron proved to be a very good fit.
Beechcraft 95-55 N9695R, c/n TC-1, is the first Baron built and was first flown on February 29, 1960. Frank Kimmel III, of Greenwood, MS placed this aircraft on loan to the Bonanza Baron Museum in 2004.
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Model: 95-55
c/n: TC-1, mfg. Feb. 29, 1960
Number Built: 190
Gross Weight (lbs): 4,880
Empty Weight (lbs): 2,960
Wingspan (ft): 37' 10
Length (ft): 26' 8
Engine: Continental IO-470-L
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Type Certificate: 3A16, issued Nov. 3, 1960
Registration: N9695R
Selling Price: $58,250 (in 1960))
Cruise Speed (mph): 225
Landing Speed (mph): 100
Fuel-STD/OPT (gals): 112
Range (mi): 1,225
Output (hp): 260
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