Beechcraft 95-A55 business class aircraft

The Beechcraft Baron, a six-seat passenger aircraft, made its first flight on February 29, 1960, and mass production began in November of the same year. The aircraft was equipped with two 260-horsepower piston engines and had a cruising speed of 350 km/h. The car has become popular in business class aviation.

Helsinki-Vantaa Air Museum. Beech Model 95-55 Baron

In 1964, the company introduced the Beechcraft 55 Baron model with an elongated nose, which was located in the Luggage compartment for 50% more volume. This aircraft was built in series until 1982.

Helsinki-Vantaa Air Museum. Beech Model 95-55 Baron

The Museum houses a Beechcraft 95-A55 Baron, purchased in 1962 by Apu Oy, a publisher of the popular magazine " Apu " (Help).

Helsinki-Vantaa Air Museum. Beech Model 95-55 Baron

Under the ceiling-two-seat Polish gliders SZD-10bis Czapla, development of 1957, produced until 1980. In the background is its predecessor SZD-9bis Bocian (Stork), model 1952. The gliders belonged to flying clubs in Finland.

Helsinki-Vantaa Air Museum.Beechcraft 95-A55 Baron, SDZ-9bis, SZD-10bis Czapla