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Beechcraft Model 400 Beechjet specs, size & range

The Beechcraft Model 400 Beechjet (ICAO code BE40) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Medium Business & light jets
Beechcraft Model 400 Beechjet
Photo: Pete Webber · source · CC BY SA 2.0

Model 400 Beechjet specifications

Approach speed
100 kn (185 km/h)
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The Beechcraft Model 400 Beechjet is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Beechcraft. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code BE40. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

Model 400 Beechjet speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 100 knots (185 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the Model 400 Beechjet

Comparable business & light jets include Cessna E530, Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II, AMX International AMX and Eurofighter Typhoon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Beechcraft Model 400 Beechjet?

BE40 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

Data: What is flying? database (ODbL 1.0). Live traffic: adsb.lol (ODbL). Photos under their Creative Commons licences, credited above.