Beech 1900
The Beechcraft 1900 is a 19-seat twin-turboprop regional airliner, sized to sit just under the passenger-count threshold that would require cabin crew under some national regulations. Its narrow, unpressurised cabin and stand-up headroom made it a common sight with small regional and commuter airlines feeding passengers into larger hub airports. Beyond passenger service, many have found second careers hauling cargo for express delivery operators. Its twin turboprops and simple systems have kept it economical to operate on thin regional routes for decades.
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The Beechcraft 1900's 19-seat cabin was sized to sit just under crew-requirement thresholds under some national regulations.
Specifications
| Length | 17.6 m (58 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.7 m (58 ft) |
| Height | 4.7 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 19 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 7.5 t |
| Range | 1,100 NM (2,037 km) |
| Maximum speed | 280 kt (519 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 29,000 ft (8,839 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,615 ft/min (13.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Landing distance | 844 m (2,769 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,600 l |
| Engines | 2x PT6A-65B |
| Units built | 695 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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