The Beechcraft Bonanza Straight-Tail is a high-performance, single-engine general aviation aircraft developed as an evolution of the original V-tail Bonanza (Model 35). Introduced in the late 1950s, the straight-tail versions retained the Bonanza's signature speed, luxury, and advanced features but replaced the distinctive V-tail with a conventional vertical and horizontal stabilizer for improved stability, strength, and handling.
Today, the straight-tail Bonanza remains one of the longest continuously produced aircraft in history, with modern versions still rolling off Textron Aviation’s production lines nearly 80 years after the first Bonanza flew.
General Infromation:
Manufacturer: Beechcraft (now Textron Aviation)
Role: High-performance personal and business aircraft
First Flight (Straight-Tail): 1959 (Model 33 Debonair)
Entered Service: 1960
Production: 1959–present (Model 33/36 series)
Crew: 1 pilot
Typical Seating: 4–6 passengers depending on variant
Bonanza Straight Tail
Small measure 7 inches wingtip to wingtip
Medium measure 12 inches wingtip to wingtip
Large measure 18 inches wingtip to wingtip
