King Air B200C

The King Air B200C is a versatile twin‑engine turboprop produced by Beechcraft, a division of Textron Aviation. First introduced in 1996 as a corporate‑focused variant of the long‑standing King Air line, the B200C built on the success of the Model 200 series that began in the early 1970s. The “C” designation denotes a larger, pressurized cabin and a commercial certification that allows the aircraft to be operated for both corporate and freight missions. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A‑42 engines delivering 850 shaft horsepower each, the B200C cruises at 300 knots while carrying up to nine passengers or 2,300 pounds of payload. Its pressurised cabin maintains a comfortable 8,000‑foot altitude, and the aircraft features a robust airframe, advanced avionics suites such as the Collins ProLine 4 or Garmin G1000, and a retractable tricycle landing gear suitable for short, unpaved runways. Over the years the B200C has become a workhorse for air‑ambulance services, regional airlines, and private operators, praised for reliability, low operating costs, and excellent field performance. Its enduring popularity highlights the King Air family’s pivotal role in bridging the gap between light jets and piston‑engine aircraft, shaping modern turboprop utility aviation.

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