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Beechcraft Super King Air

Beechcraft · B350

A small+ twin-engine turboprop. Cruises at Mach 0.47. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropSmall+RECAT FFL350 ceilingILS capable

Beechcraft Super King Air

Photo: Sean D Silva · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Turboprop
Weight classSmall+ (S+)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling35,000 ft (FL350)
Max climb rate2,000 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 speed95 kts
Landing speed110 kts
Cruise speedM0.47 (~300 kts TAS)
Maximum speed~320 kts TAS

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length6,076 ft / 1.00 nm / 1,852 m
Landing field length4,982 ft / 0.82 nm / 1,519 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Beechcraft Super King Air is a business turboprop that operates worldwide. You'll see corporate traffic like this in most center and approach airspaces, often requesting direct routing and higher altitudes.


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