Air Corps Fleet - BeechCraft SuperKing Air 200
Introduction
The Air Corps operates one Beechcraft Kingair 200. This aircraft entered service in 1980 and operates seven days a week carrying out a wide variety of roles for the Air Corps.
In addition to its transport role, the Beechcraft Kingair is utilised to a large extent in the multi-engine, multi-crew training scenario for both cadet pilots and qualified pilots. It provides an excellent platform for imparting essential multi-engine flight characteristics and Multi-Crew Co-ordination techniques to students before progressing onto other multi engine, multi crew aircraft in the fleet.
Roles
- Presidential & Ministerial transport
- Military & VIP transport
- Air ambulance
- Multi engine, multi crew pilot training
| Aircraft Type | Beech King Air 200 |
|---|---|
| Role(s) | Presidential, Ministerial, Military and VIP transport, Air ambulance & pilot training |
| Crew | 2 Pilots, 1 Flight Attendant and upto 7 Passengers |
| Powerplant | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41 turbo props |
| Wing Span | 16.61 metres (54 feet, 6 inches) |
| Height | 4.57 metres (15 feet) |
| Length | 13.34 metres (43 feet 9 inches) |
| Armament | Not Applicable |
| Entered Service | 1980 |
| Max T/O Weight | 5,675 kilogrammes (12,500 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Service Ceiling | 31,000 feet |
| Cruise Speed | 240 knots |
| Maximum Speed | 256 knots |
| Endurance | 5 hours, 30 minutes (Plus reserves) |
| Range | 1,300 nautical miles |