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Beechcraft Model 99

Beechcraft · BE99

Turboprop twin certified to FL260. Cruises at about 240 kts, on the slower end of the traffic mix. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropSmallRECAT FFL260 ceilingILS capable

Beechcraft Model 99

Photo: Pertti Sipilä · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Turboprop
Weight classSmall (S)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling26,000 ft (FL260)
Max climb rate1,000 fpm
Max descent rate800 fpm

Speed envelope

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

ParameterValue
Minimum speed90 kts
Landing speed110 kts
Cruise speed~240 kts TAS
Maximum speed~270 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 length5,468 ft / 0.90 nm / 1,667 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category2
LAHSO category5

Where you'll see it

The Beechcraft Model 99 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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