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Beechcraft King Air
KING OF THE BUSINESS TURBOPROPS

Introduced in 1964, the Beechcraft King Air is the world's most popular turboprop business aircraft. Offering full cabin pressurization, air conditioning, soundproofing, and two Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop engines, the King Air combines longer range and higher altitude flight with moderate operating costs and noise levels. Like its successful predecessor, the Queen Air, the King Air has a slow landing speed that enables it to use small airports.

Successive models of the King Air have provided increased range and performance coupled with larger and more comfortable interiors. Though challenged by new light jets, the King Air continues to dominate the twin turboprop market, providing the most sophisticated turboprop business aircraft available.

Beech King Air Model 90
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BEECH KING AIR MODEL 90
Lent by Raytheon Aircraft
SPECIFICATIONS
  • Wing span: 14 m (45 ft 10 in)
  • Length: 10.8 m (35 ft 6 in)
  • Height: 4.4 m (14 ft 8 in)
  • Weight (empty): 2,576 kg (5,680 lb)
  • Weight (maximum takeoff): 4,218 kg (9,300 lb)
  • Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-6 turboprops
  • Manufacturer: Beech Aircraft Corp., Wichita, Kans.

Updated: 06/16/98
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