PlaneFox tracks 2 Beechcraft Twin Bonanza 50 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Beechcraft Twin Bonanza 50 flies about 870 nm, roughly 1,611 km, which is about 5 h 30 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Beechcraft Twin Bonanza 50 costs about EUR 6,166 a month to run, or about EUR 520 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Beechcraft Twin Bonanza 50 is a piston twin utility and executive aircraft developed by Beech Aircraft Corporation in the postwar period. The type first flew in 1949 and entered production in the early 1950s, with the broader Model 50 family built into the early 1960s. It was not a twin engine version of the single engine Bonanza, but a larger, heavier aircraft with its own airframe, later influencing the Beech Queen Air line. For buyers, the Twin Bonanza 50 matters as a classic cabin class piston twin with strong load carrying ability, rugged construction and a history of both civil and military use.
Performance depends on variant, engine installation, propellers and aircraft condition, but typical cruise speeds are generally in the 160 to 180 knot range. Usable range is commonly planned around several hundred nautical miles with reserves, with long range capability varying by fuel configuration and power setting. Many Model 50 series aircraft offer a useful load around 2,000 pounds or more, which is a key reason the type remains of interest. Service ceiling is typically listed near 20,000 feet for later, more powerful versions. Powerplants across the family include geared Lycoming six cylinder engines, with early aircraft using GO-435 engines and later variants using more powerful GO-480 or related installations.
The Beechcraft Twin Bonanza 50 has a roomy cabin for its era, commonly arranged for five or six occupants, with a broad fuselage, good shoulder room and practical baggage capacity. Access and cabin finish vary widely because many surviving aircraft have been refurbished, modified or used in utility roles. Factory avionics were conventional analog equipment, so buyers should not expect original Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective systems. Modern examples may have upgraded panels with Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, ADS-B equipment, digital engine instruments, Garmin G5 or GI 275 displays, and replacement audio panels or transponders.
In the used market, the Beechcraft Twin Bonanza 50 is positioned as a capable vintage piston twin rather than a modern pressurized business aircraft. Pre-purchase attention should focus on airframe corrosion, landing gear condition, fuel system integrity, engine and gearbox history, propeller times, parts availability and quality of maintenance records. Variant differences matter, especially engine model, gross weight, fuel capacity and approved modifications. Desirable upgrades can include modern avionics, ADS-B compliance, improved interiors, engine monitoring and well documented maintenance. Values are strongly condition driven, with the best aircraft usually distinguished by recent engine work, clean logs and active specialist support.