Beechcraft Starship - Variants

Variants

Model 115

Conceptual 85% scale prototype, one built by Scaled Composites.

Model 2000

Initial production version. 20 produced including three pre-production airworthy prototypes.

Model 2000A

Beech did not serialize the 2000A as a distinct model and it was not issued a new FAA type certificate.

The final 2000A configuration had tuning-fork-type noise dampers and improved insulation to reduce cabin noise and redesigned exhaust stacks for more efficient engine airflow. Stall strips placed on the front wing to enhance stall behavior were removed. Elimination of the stall strips reduced stall speed by up to 9 knots (10 mph; 17 km/h), which allows the 2000A to takeoff from shorter runways. The 2000 had standpipes in the fuel tanks to artificially limit fuel capacity so the aircraft would meet a target payload weight. The standpipes were removed in the 2000A, increasing fuel capacity by 31 US gal (117 L). Both the maximum ramp weight and takeoff weight were increased by 500 lb (227 kg) and zero fuel weight was increased 400 lb (181 kg).

Beech produced a kit to upgrade serial numbers NC-4 through NC-28 to 2000A specifications.