Beech 200 Super King Air
The Beechcraft King Air 200 is one of the most successful business turboprops ever built, prized for combining jet-like cruising altitude with the lower operating cost of turboprop engines. Its T-tail, distinct from the straight tail of the smaller King Air 90/100, improves stability and control at the aircraft's higher operating weights and speeds. It's flown by corporations, air ambulance operators, and government agencies worldwide, valued for its ability to operate reliably from shorter runways unsuited to comparable jets. Decades after its 1972 debut, updated 200-series King Airs remain in active production today.
Did you know?
The King Air 200's T-tail, distinct from the smaller King Air 90/100's straight tail, improves stability at its higher operating weights.
Specifications
| Length | 13.3 m (44 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.6 m (54 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 9 |
| Persons on board | 10 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 5.7 t |
| Range | 1,580 NM (2,926 km) |
| Maximum speed | 310 kt (574 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,450 ft/min (12.4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) |
| Landing distance | 860 m (2,822 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,100 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 |
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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