Aircraft

Beechcraft Starship

The Beechcraft Starship is a turboprop with up to 6 seats and 2,880 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.

Seats
6
Range
2,880 km
Cruise
620 km/h
Hourly
$2,400
Beechcraft Starship

About this aircraft

The Beechcraft Starship is a radical canard composite turboprop—an ambitious 1980s–90s design with forward wing, pusher propellers, and advanced materials rare in business aviation.

Production was limited and surviving examples are historic or specialty aircraft rather than mainstream charter inventory. Travelers encounter it as Beechcraft's boldest turboprop experiment, not a King Air substitute on empty-leg boards.

Notable for collectors and demonstration flying more than routine corporate schedules.

Performance

Category
Turboprop
Range
2,880 km
Cruise speed
620 km/h
Max speed
685 km/h
Takeoff runway
1,200 m
Landing runway
1,050 m
ICAO type
STAR

Cabin

Seats
6
Height
1.73 m
Width
1.63 m
Length
6.44 m
Cabin area
12.7 m²
Baggage
1.2 m³

Operating economics

Typical hourly cost
USD 2,400
Fuel burn
150 L/h
Fuel cost / hour
USD 900
Manufacturer
Beechcraft

Best missions

  • Historic Starship specialty flying
  • Collector and demonstration missions
  • Rare appearance rather than empty-leg staple

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FAQ

What is the range of the Beechcraft Starship?

The Beechcraft Starship has a published maximum range of 2,880 km.

How many passengers does the Beechcraft Starship seat?

The Beechcraft Starship is configured for up to 6 passengers.

What is the typical hourly cost of a Beechcraft Starship?

EmptyJet reference data places typical Beechcraft Starship operating cost near USD 2,400 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.

How much fuel does a Beechcraft Starship burn?

Reference fuel burn for the Beechcraft Starship is about 150 liters per hour.

What runway length does a Beechcraft Starship need?

Published takeoff runway requirement for the Beechcraft Starship is about 1,200 m.

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