MSFS 2024 · General Aviation
Beechcraft Starship (Black Square) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| V1 (MGTOW) | 100 KIAS flaps ext / 104 flaps ret | At 14,900 lbs - see manual table for other weights |
| Vr (MGTOW) | 102 KIAS flaps ext / 108 flaps ret | At 14,900 lbs - rotate to 8 degrees |
| V2 (MGTOW) | 113 KIAS flaps ext / 117 flaps ret | At 14,900 lbs |
| Vmc | 89 KIAS flaps ext / 94 flaps ret | Critical engine feathered |
| Vx | 115 KIAS | Best angle of climb |
| Vy | 140 KIAS | Best rate of climb |
| Vxse | 115 KIAS | Best single-engine angle of climb |
| Vyse | 130 KIAS | Blue line - best single-engine rate of climb |
| Vg | 130 KIAS | Best glide - 19:1 with props feathered |
| Va | 181 KIAS | Maneuvering speed |
| Vb | 170 KIAS | Turbulent air penetration |
| Vfe | 180 KIAS | Max flap extension |
| Vle | 200 KIAS | Max landing gear extension |
| Vlo | 180 KIAS | Max landing gear retraction |
| Vs | 97 KIAS | Clean stalling speed |
| Vso | 92 KIAS | Dirty stalling speed |
| Vne | 265 down to 173 KIAS | Variable with altitude, approx 0.60 Mach above 10,000 ft |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | 100% torque, 850 degC ITT, 1,700 RPM - 792 PPH per engine at SL |
| Cruise Climb | 89% torque, 1,600 RPM (checklist calls 90% TRQ / 840 ITT / 1,600 RPM) |
| Climb Speeds | 180 kts to 10,000 ft, 160 to 20,000, 140 to 30,000, 130 to 41,000 |
| Cruise | 97% torque, 840 degC ITT, 1,600 RPM |
| Max Cruise (FL100, 14,500 lbs) | 85% torque, 1,600 RPM, 511 PPH per engine for 279 KTAS |
| Descent | Power as required, pressurization set 500 ft above landing field |
| Landing | Power levers idle, propellers full forward, then ground fine |
| Balked Landing | Maximum allowable power, 118 kts, flaps and gear up |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| RETRACT | Any | Cruise / climb - Vr rises to 108 kts at MGTOW |
| EXTEND | 180 KIAS max (Vfe) | Takeoff and landing - Vr drops to 102 kts at MGTOW. The forward wing sweeps with the flaps |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67A, 1,200 SHP (895 kW) each |
| Engine Speed | 1,700 RPM takeoff, 1,690 RPM continuous, 1,600 RPM cruise |
| Torque | 100% takeoff and continuous, 97% cruise, 84% at 1,690 RPM or 89% at 1,600 RPM climb |
| ITT - Takeoff | 850 degC |
| ITT - Climb / Cruise | 840 degC |
| ITT - Starting | 1000 degC |
| Gas Generator | 104.0% (all phases) |
| Min N1 for Fuel Introduction | 12% |
| Condition Lever to RUN | 65% N1 minimum |
| Oil Temperature | 50 degF (10 degC) min, 221 degF (105 degC) max, -40 degF starting |
| Oil Pressure | 90 PSI min, 135 PSI max |
| Fuel Temperature | -27 degC minimum |
| Reverse Thrust | One minute maximum duration, ground fine below 40 kts |
| Starter Duty Cycle | 30s ON / 5 min OFF x2, then 30s ON / 30 min OFF |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity (usable) | 550.2 USG (565.0 total) - 189.5 main, 85.6 aft per side |
| Max Cruise Speed | 337 KTAS |
| Normal Cruise Speed | 325 KTAS |
| Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft under 13,000 lbs; 35,800 ft at 14,900 lbs |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 14,900 lbs (ramp 15,010, landing 13,680) |
| Full Fuel Payload | 1,160 lbs |
| Max Cabin Differential | 8.4 PSI |
| Takeoff Distance (35 ft obstacle) | 3,955 ft flaps extended / 4,070 ft retracted |
| Landing Ground Roll | 1,265 ft (2,390 ft total) |
| Accelerate/Stop Distance | 4,080 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 2,750 ft/min (670 ft/min single engine, feathered) |
| Glide Ratio (props feathered) | 19:1 |
| Max Range (45 min reserve) | 1,575 nm |
| Max Demonstrated Crosswind | 21 kts |
| Fuel Loading Minimum | 270 lbs per side minimum for takeoff, 150 lbs max imbalance |
| Autopilot Above 30,000 ft | Half bank mode required |