The story
Ted Smith designed the Aerostar to be one thing: fast. Mid-mounted wings, a slim fuselage, and enough wing loading to demand a pilot's full attention. It is widely rated the fastest production piston twin, and owners will tell you nothing else feels like one.
The pressurized 350 hp Aerostar 700P tops out around 266 knots, which is why the Aerostar is called the fastest production piston twin.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Aerostar?
Unmistakable: the wing is mounted mid-fuselage (not low), the body is a slim tube, and the whole thing looks like it's speeding while parked.
What does a Aerostar sound like?
Two hard-working IO-540s moving faster than piston twins are supposed to.
How fast is the Aerostar?
Top speed is 266 kts (700P).
How many passengers does the Aerostar carry?
Up to 5. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 5 passengers.
How far can the Aerostar fly?
Range is about 890 nmi.
How big is the Aerostar?
It is 34 ft 9.75 in long and 36 ft 8 in across the wings.
When did the Aerostar first fly?
Its first flight was in 1967.
How many Aerostars have been built?
1,010 built.
How rare is a Aerostar in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Aerostar catch is worth 25 points.
