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MSFS 2024 · General Aviation
Beechcraft Turbine Duke (Black Square) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | 90 KIAS | Rotation |
| Vyse | 101 KIAS | Blue line - best single-engine rate |
| Vy | 105 KIAS | Best rate climb, both engines |
| Vfe (Approach) | 152 KIAS | Max approach flap |
| Vfe (Full) | 122 KIAS | Max full flap |
| Vlo / Vle | 152 KIAS | Gear operate / extended |
| Vs0 | 69 KIAS | Stall, gear and full flap |
| Vs1 | 75 KIAS | Stall, clean |
| Vref | 105 KIAS | Final approach |
| Climb Speed | 130-140 KIAS | Cruise climb |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | Set takeoff torque, check ITT |
| Climb | Climb torque / ITT limit |
| Cruise | Cruise torque, props synchronised |
| Descent | Reduce gradually, keep torque on |
| Approach | As required, props full forward |
| Single Engine | Max continuous on the live engine, failed engine feathered |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 (UP) | Any | Cruise / Climb |
| APPROACH | ≤ 152 KIAS | Downwind / Base |
| FULL (DOWN) | ≤ 122 KIAS | Final approach / Landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | PT6A-21, 550 shp each |
| Min Ng for Fuel Introduction | 13% |
| Starter Cutout | 52% Ng |
| Max ITT (Start) | 1,000 degC |
| Idle Ng | 52-55% |
| Fuel | Jet A |
| Cool-Down Before Cutoff | 1-2 minutes at idle |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 232 US gal (converted airframe) |
| Fuel Burn (cruise) | 60-75 USG/hr combined |
| Cruise Speed | 260-300 KTAS |
| Max Cabin Differential | 4.7 PSI |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft |
| Engine-Out Drill | Power, props, condition - identify, verify, feather |
| Reverse Cutoff | Out of reverse by 40 kts |