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The Beechcraft Denali, a new turboprop aircraft by Textron Aviation, is nearing certification after a lengthy development process that began in 2016. Originally branded as a Cessna product, it was rebranded as a Beechcraft in 2021 and is expected to soon roll out from Textron's Wichita, Kansas facilities.
The Denali features the GE Catalyst 1300-CS1A engine by GE Aerospace. This single-engine turboprop uses torque from its five-blade propeller for propulsion. The Catalyst engine promises performance improvements over competitors in the single-engine turboprop market.
Turboprop engines combine turbine and propeller technology. Unlike turbofan engines used in larger jets, they have additional gearboxes that reduce turbine speed for more efficient fuel consumption at lower speeds. The Denali's maximum cruising speed is 285 knots with a range of 1,600 nautical miles.
