Beechcraft Denali

Turboprop • single engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear

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Mission Profile

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High-Performance
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High-Altitude
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Instrument

285

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

1600

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About the Beechcraft Denali

The Beechcraft Denali (originally the Cessna Denali) is the first ‘clean-sheet’ single-engine turboprop designed to directly challenge the Pilatus PC-12. Entering service in 2026, its standout feature is the GE Catalyst engine, the first all-new turboprop design in decades. It brings jet-like FADEC and single-lever power control to the cockpit, significantly reducing pilot workload. The aircraft boasts the largest cabin in its class, designed with a flat floor and a ‘square-oval’ fuselage that provides more head and shoulder room than its competitors.

Key Features for GA Buyers

FADEC Control: The single-lever operation manages both the engine and the 5-blade McCauley propeller, preventing over-torquing and simplifying high-altitude flying.
Next-Gen Cabin: Features a 6,130 ft cabin altitude at its 31,000 ft ceiling, paired with a massive 53-inch wide rear cargo door for easy loading of bikes, gear, or cargo.
Garmin G3000 & Autoland: Comes standard with touchscreen avionics and Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system, providing a massive safety safety net for owner-pilots and their families.

Trade-offs

New Engine Platform: While highly efficient, the GE Catalyst is a new entrant compared to the ubiquitous Pratt & Whitney PT6, meaning the global service network is still maturing.
Speed vs. TBM: While it offers a cavernous cabin, its 285-knot cruise is significantly slower than the TBM series, positioning it as a ‘hauler’ rather than a ‘racer.’

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan: 54.25 ft
Length: 48.75 ft
Height: 15.2 ft
Parking area (ft²): 3453.44 ft²

Weights

Performance

Cruise Speed: 285 KTAS
Never-Exceed (Vne): 285 KIAS
Max Structural Cruise (Vno): 285 KIAS
Approach Speed: 85 KIAS
Stall, Clean (Vs1): 66 KIAS
Range: 1600 NM
Service Ceiling: 31,000 ft
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle: 2,950 ft

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