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Beechcraft 1900

Beechcraft · B190

A twin-engine turboprop in the small+ category that is limited to FL250. Cruises at about 270 kts. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropSmall+RECAT FFL250 ceilingILS capable

Beechcraft 1900

Photo: Peter Bakema · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Turboprop
Weight classSmall+ (S+)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling25,000 ft (FL250)
Max climb rate2,500 fpm
Max descent rate1,500 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed100 kts
Landing speed120 kts
Cruise speed~270 kts TAS
Maximum speed~290 kts TAS

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length6,987 ft / 1.15 nm / 2,130 m
Landing field length5,013 ft / 0.82 nm / 1,528 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Beechcraft 1900 is a regional turboprop used on short-haul passenger services. Common at smaller airports and on feeder routes into major hubs.


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