The Beechcraft Model 24R Sierra is a single-engine light airplane with retractable landing gear developed and manufactured by American aircraft producer Beechcraft. It is an outgrowth of the Beech Model 23 Musketeer, introduced in 1963, and one of several members of the Musketeer family. Introduced in 1970 as the Musketeer Super R, the model was renamed the Sierra in 1972 and production continued through 1983. The low-wing model seats up to six, including pilot, and features a retractable tricycle landing gear, a 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine, and a constant speed propeller. Its cabin is larger than others in its class, offering spaciousness and comfort for pilots ranging from 5 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 3 inches tall. Great cockpit visibility results from the wing location aft of the front seats and a nose-down level flight. Stalls are gentle, but the high stall speed of 60 knots dirty should be kept in mind. Cruise speed is 140 knots true at 75-percent power, with fuel consumption averaging 10.3 gph.
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What is the Beechcraft Model 24R Sierra?
The Beechcraft Model 24R Sierra is a single-engine light airplane with retractable landing gear. It is one of several members of Beechcraft's Musketeer family, meant to compete with Cessna's 172 and Piper's PA-28 series. Introduced in 1970 as the Musketeer Super R, the model was renamed the Sierra in 1972. The low-wing model seats up to six and is powered by a 200 hp Lycoming IO-360 engine. The major difference between the previous models and the Model 24 is the retractable landing gear. The B24R, the A24R, and the C24R Sierra 200 are four to six seat aircraft and make up the last of the civil line. The first version, the A24R, was known for being spacious.
In 1977, the C24R was introduced. The C24R Sierra is the final and most-refined version, featuring a larger propeller than its predecessors and aerodynamic cleanup, resulting in more speed. This model is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 engine with a constant speed propeller. The C24R Sierra 200 seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot. It has a cruise speed of 131 kts (242.6 km/h), a stall speed of 60 kts (111.1 km/h), and a range of 561 miles (902.8 km). The empty weight is 1,696 lbs (769 kg) and the gross weight is 2,750 lbs (1,247 kg). Production of the C24R Sierra ceased in 1983, after over 700 were delivered.
What are the specifications of the Beechcraft 24R Sierra?
The specifications of the Beechcraft 24R Sierra are given in the table below.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Climb Rate | 950 ft |
| Wing Load | 17.47 |
| Max T/O | 2750 lb |
| Max Land | 2750 lb |
| Empty Weight | 1720 lb |
| Fuel Cap | 57 gal |
| Payload Full | 471 lb |
The Beechcraft 24R Sierra is powered by a 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 fuel-injected engine. It has a constant-speed propeller and retractable tricycle landing gear. The earlier Beechcraft Musketeer 24 had fixed tricycle landing gear. The Sierra 200 seats four to six occupants, including one pilot and up to five passengers.
The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,750 lbs (1,247 kg) and an empty weight of about 1,696 lbs (769 kg), yielding a useful load of 1,030 lbs (467 kg). Fuel capacity is 52 gallons (196.8 liters), and average fuel burn at 75% power is 11.0 to 11.6 gallons per hour (41.6 to 43.9 liters per hour). Wingspan is 32 ft 9 in (9.98 m), length is 25 ft 9 in (7.85 m), and height is 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m). Cabin dimensions are 3 ft 8 in (1.12 m) wide, 4 ft 0 in (1.22 m) high, and 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) long. Baggage capacity is 270 lbs (122.47 kg).
Normal cruise speed is 131 knots, and best cruise reaches 138 knots. Maximum speed is 168 knots. Stall speed with gear and flaps down is 60 knots. Rate of climb is 891 feet per minute (271.6 meters per minute), and service ceiling is 14,342 feet (4,371.4 meters). Takeoff ground roll is 1,063 feet (324 meters), and landing ground roll is 816 feet (249 meters). Range is up to 561 nautical miles with reserve.
What is the performance of the Beechcraft 24R Sierra?
The performance of the Beechcraft 24R Sierra includes a true airspeed of 140 knots. Normal cruise is 131 kts. The Sierra's 60-gallon fuel capacity enables a wider tradeoff between range and payload. Max range is 561 nm. Best range is 804 nm. Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr reserve) is 5 hours and 18 minutes. Rate of climb is 891 fpm, and climb best rate is 950 fpm. Service ceiling is 14,342 ft (4,371 m). Takeoff ground roll is 1,063 ft (324 m) over a 50 ft obstacle. Landing ground roll is 816 ft (248.7 m) over a 50 ft obstacle. Stall speed is 60 kts. The airplane is a four/six-place aircraft. It seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
What is the price of a Beechcraft 24R Sierra?
The Beechcraft 24R Sierra has a price range of $85,000 to $135,000. Typical price is $94,304, and average sale value is $128,444. The PAPI price estimate as of March 1, 2026 is $112,470. Plane price gets lower as hours since repair time goes up. Engine worth falls as time since last overhaul goes up. Sierra with maintenance records has a price premium of 15% to 25%, or $4,000 to $9,000. No service history paperwork cuts buyer offers by 5% to 10%. A Sierra with multiple accidents has a price reduction of one-fifth to 30%. New electronics raise resale value. A $15,000 Garmin GTX 345 transponder adds $5,000 to resale price.
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