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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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