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Beechcraft King Air C90
King Air C90
“The turboprop that executives actually want to fly.”
Beechcraft (Textron) · private
Length
35 ft 6 in
Wingspan
50 ft 3 in
Max speed
226 kts
Range
1,260 nmi
Ceiling
28,100 ft
Engines
2x PT6A-21 turboprop
Crew
2
Max passengers
10
Typical config
7 (executive)
Built
500
The entry point to turboprop luxury. Two engines, pressurized cabin, and the ability to use small airports jets can't reach.
Fun fact
Beechcraft King Airs have been in production since 1964 — the longest continuously produced turboprop family.
How to spot one
Smallest King Air. No T-tail (conventional tail). Twin turboprops. Low wing.
Crews call it
The Ninety
Sounds like
Smaller PT6A — the entry-level King Air sound, still authoritative
Related
One might be overhead right now.
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