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Duke B60

The Beechcraft Duke B60 is a pressurized, high-performance piston twin known for its aggressive styling and luxurious cabin. Powered by two turbocharged 380 hp Lycoming TIO-541 engines, it offered turboprop-like ramp presence and high-altitude cruise in a six-seat pressurized package, prized by enthusiasts for performance and craftsmanship.

  • Pressurized high-performance piston twin
  • Two turbocharged 380 hp Lycoming TIO-541 engines
  • Distinctive styling and luxurious six-seat cabin
  • High-altitude cruise around 220 knots
  • Strong enthusiast following
  • Premium craftsmanship of the Beechcraft line
Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Duke B60

Duke B60 key specifications

Range
1,080 nm
Cruise speed
220 kts
Passengers
up to 6
Max take-off weight
6,775 lb
Engines
2 × Piston
Overview

About the Duke B60

Introduced in 1974 in the United States, the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Duke B60 is a twin-engine piston aircraft from the Duke family built for the redundancy of two engines at modest running cost. It is a long-serving design with a deep support and parts network.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,080 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 220 knots. It seats up to 6 passengers and is powered by 2 Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 engines.

Its 1,080 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight.

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At a glance

Performance

Max Range
1,080 nm
Cruise Speed
220 kt
Max Seats
6
MTOW
6,775 lbs

Full specifications

Operator and certification details for the Duke B60, plus the complete performance, dimensions, weights and powerplant sheet — free with an account.

Country of Origin
United States
Engines
2 × Piston
Engine Model
Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4
IFR Certified
Yes
Single-Pilot
Yes

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Value & depreciation

How a piston twin like the Duke B60 typically holds value — indicative, class-typical retention of a new example against age. Run your own year and hours in the valuation calculator for a specific estimate.

At 5 years
~77%
of typical new value retained
At 10 years
~60%
of typical new value retained
At 15 years
~46%
of typical new value retained

Indicative only — actual value depends on hours, maintenance-program status, avionics, condition and the current market.

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Five-year ROI projection
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How the Duke B60 compares

Side by side with the most similar piston twins.

Performance
Range
1,080 nm
1,040 nm
1,011 nm
828 nm
Cruise speed
220 kt
240 kt
193 kt
197 kt
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Capacity & dimensions
Max seats
6
8
10
6
Crew
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Max takeoff weight
6,775 lbs
7,450 lbs
7,000 lbs
4,773 lbs
Length
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Cabin height
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Powerplant
Engines
2 × Piston
2 × Piston
2 × Piston
2 × Piston
Engine model
Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4
Continental GTSIO-520-L
Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD
Continental TSIO-360-RB

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