[Infographic] Pilatus PC-12NG vs Beechcraft King Air 250
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[Infographic] 6 Entry Level Turboprops to Consider for Purchase
Many private aviation users choose a turboprop over a jet based on the fact that they’re typically more affordable from an operational standpoint. While they may not be able to fly as far or as fast as most private jets, the right turboprop can be a great fit for missions with shorter legs. The efficiency
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History of the King Air: 300-350
King Air 300 Introduced to the market in 1984, what was known at the time as the “Super King Air 300,” the “Super” designation being dropped in 1996, was created as a successor to the 200 series. Based on the B200, the Model 300 has a modified airframe and more powerful engines with redesigned cowlings.
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History of the King Air: 100-200
King Air 100 Introduced in 1969, the King Air 100 was created as a stretched version of the Model 90 with a fuselage that’s 50 inches longer. Compared to the 90, the Model 100’s MTOW was increased by 1,300 lbs. It also comes equipped with more powerful engines and a modified tail. In 1972, Beechcraft
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History of the King Air: E90-H90
King Air E90 Following the C90, Beechcraft moved onto the King Air E90 after a D90 prototype was abandoned. The E90 is simply a more powerful version of the C90. The two models were produced in parallel, with the E90’s major difference being upgraded PT6A-28 engines that give the aircraft a further range, faster cruise
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History of the King Air: A90-C90
King Air 90/A90 After 10 months of test flying the “proof-of-concept” King Air 87, which never came to market, Beechcraft flew the Model 65-90 for the first time in January of 1964. The first production 65-90 was delivered in October of the same year. Variations of the 65-90 include the 65-A90, 65-A90-1, 65-A90-2, 65-A90-3, and
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History of the Queen Air: 88 and Excalibur
Queen Air 88 In 1965, Beechcraft introduced the Queen Air 88 as the first pressurized Queen Air. The Queen Air 88 has circular fuselage windows, making it look more like a 90 series King Air than its Queen Air predecessors with square windows. Although it has similar characteristics to the B80, the Queen Air 88
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History of the Queen Air: 65-80
Queen Air 65 In 1960, Before the King Air came into existence, Beechcraft began production of the Queen Air 65. The Queen Air was based on Beechcraft’s Twin Bonanza, using the same wing and engines while featuring a larger fuselage. The model 65 was the first Queen Air to be produced, remaining in production from
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Understanding the Differences Between Beechcraft’s King Air B200 and its Variants
King Air B200 Beechcraft’s King Air B200, first delivered in 1981, is a single-pilot certified turboprop that succeeded the original King Air 200. The B200 was equipped with more powerful, more efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 engines, giving it a cruise speed of about 275 knots, 35 knots faster than the King Air 200,
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Understanding the Differences Between Beechcraft’s King Air B200 and its Variants
King Air B200 Beechcraft’s King Air B200, first delivered in 1981, is a single-pilot certified turboprop that succeeded the original King Air 200. The B200 was equipped with more powerful, more efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 engines, giving it a cruise speed of about 275 knots, 35 knots faster than the King Air 200,
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