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Beechcraft Super King Air 200

Beechcraft · BE20

King Air 200, a versatile twin turboprop used for cargo, medevac, and surveillance. Common at smaller airports.

A small+ twin-engine turboprop that cruises at Mach 0.48. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropSmall+RECAT FFL350 ceilingILS capable

Beechcraft Super King Air 200

Photo: Jean-Miche Lexpert · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Turboprop
Weight classSmall+ (S+)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling35,000 ft (FL350)
Max climb rate1,500 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 speed115 kts
Cruise speedM0.48 (~260 kts TAS)
Maximum speed~290 kts TAS

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length3,463 ft / 0.57 nm / 1,056 m
Landing field length3,281 ft / 0.54 nm / 1,000 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Beechcraft Super King Air 200 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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