The story
The Baron 58 is what happens when the Bonanza grows up and gets a second engine: same handling, same hand-built Beechcraft feel, plus twin-engine speed and security. It outlived nearly every rival, until Textron announced in late 2025 that Baron production would end once the last orders were built.
The 58 stretched the Baron by 10 inches and added double doors on the right side, so rear-seat passengers and bags no longer had to climb past the front seats.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Baron 58?
Low-wing twin with classic Bonanza lines: same wing, same tail shape (conventional, not V). Long nose, double doors into the rear cabin on the right side.
What does a Baron 58 sound like?
Two big Continentals with a rich, even growl — a confident sound on takeoff.
How fast is the Baron 58?
Top speed is 200 kts.
How many passengers does the Baron 58 carry?
Up to 5. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 5 passengers.
How far can the Baron 58 fly?
Range is about 940 nmi.
How big is the Baron 58?
It is 29 ft 10 in long and 37 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the Baron 58 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1969.
How many Baron 58s have been built?
3,100+ (incl. 58P and 58TC) built.
How rare is a Baron 58 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Baron 58 catch is worth 25 points.
