Beechcraft Super King Air B200
Overview:
Manufacturer: Beechcraft (now part of Textron Aviation)
Introduced: 1981
Role: Twin-turboprop utility and executive aircraft
Capacity: Typically seats 9 passengers plus 2 crew
- Pressurized cabin
Key Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 turboprops |
| Power | 850 shp per engine |
| Max cruise speed | ~289 knots (535 km/h) |
| Range | ~1,500 nautical miles (2,778 km) |
| Service ceiling | 35,000 feet |
| Useful load | ~4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) |
| Takeoff distance | ~2,579 feet (786 m) over 50 ft obstacle |
| Landing distance | ~2,845 feet (867 m) over 50 ft obstacle |
Notable Features:
Pressurized cabin allows operations above weather and turbulence for smoother rides.
Shorter takeoff and landing requirements enables use on shorter runways than many twin turbine aircraft or jets.
Turboprop efficiency provides lower operating costs compared to jets with similar cabin size.
Built-in air stair door for easy passenger access without ground equipment.
Versatile cabin configurations include executive, commuter, cargo, medevac, and special mission layouts.
Proven PT6A engines known for reliability and global service support.