B55

Name: B55
Brand: Carenado
Price: 24.99 USD
Rating: 3.8 (13 reviews)

Carenado

T210NTURBO

3.8/5 (13)

USD 24.99

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Added: August 28, 2025
Updated: September 5, 2025

The B55 sets the standard for light twin-engine aircraft, blending performance, reliability, and elegance in a time-tested airframe. This low-wing aircraft with retractable landing gear offers impressive climb performance and exceptional cruise capability, making it a top choice for pilots who value both speed and redundancy. Designed to comfortably accommodate up to six occupants, the B55 features a refined, spacious cabin with excellent visibility and an ergonomic layout—perfect for business travel, family trips, or instrument training. Its twin-engine configuration adds an extra layer of safety and confidence, particularly in IFR conditions or mountainous terrain. Powered by two Continental IO-470-L engines producing 260 HP each, the B55 cruises efficiently at around 190 knots and offers a range of over 900 nautical miles. The B55 performs reliably across a wide range of flight conditions, striking a perfect balance between speed, endurance, and twin-engine assurance that has made it a true classic in general aviation.

Features

8 liveries + 1 white. Aspen Avionics EFD1000 PFD option or steam gauges Bendix King KFC 225 autopilot. Garmin GNS530 and GNS430. GTN750/GTN650 compatibility (pms50.com or tdssim.com). Garmin GMA 340 audio panel. Garmin GTX 330 transponder. Weather Radar Bendix King IN-182A Dual digital fuel flow indicator and fuel calculation. Realistic HQ digital sounds. Realistic flight dynamics. Tablet interphase for switching between GNSs and GTNs (if installed). Tablet interphase for switching between Aspen PFD and steam gauges. Carenado RealXperience features such as attitude indicator startup, shivering needles, panel shaking among others.

The B55 is a twin-engine, unpressurized, light utility aircraft with seating for up to six, including pilot(s). It first flew in 1960, with the B55 variant entering production in 1969 and continuing through the early 1980s.

The B55 has earned a strong reputation for performance, reliability, and handling, making it a favorite among private owners, flight schools, and light commercial operators. The airframe is an all-metal construction featuring a low-wing monoplane design, a conventional tail assembly, and a retractable tricycle landing gear.

The B55 measures 28 feet in length, stands 9 feet, 7 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 37 feet, 10 inches. It is powered by two 260-horsepower, 6-cylinder piston engines, each driving a 3-blade, constant-speed propeller.

The aircraft has a range of approximately 900 nautical miles, a service ceiling of 19,300 feet above sea level, and a climb rate of 1,700 feet per minute. It requires around 1,800 feet for takeoff and 2,100 feet for landing. The stall speed is 80 knots, with a cruising speed of 175 knots and a top speed of 190 knots.