Started life as the Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond, which first flew on 29 August 1978. Beech acquired rights from Mitsubishi in December 1985 and renamed the improved aircraft the Beechjet 400. Deliveries of the Beechjet began in June 1986. Total delivered: 385.
Specifications: 400A
Accommodation: 2 + 8
Cargo/baggage: 0.75m³ (26.4 cu. ft)
Max Speed: M0.82 (470 kt; 870 km/h)
Range: 1,673 nm (1,925 km)
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 13.3 m (43 ft 6 in)
Length: 14.8 m (48 ft 5 in)
Height: 4.2 m (13 ft 11 in)
Features:
Low/swept wing; twin rear fuselage-mounted PEtWC JT15D turbofans; six cabin windows; swept T-tail and tailplane, with small ventral fin.