King Air B200CGT

The Beechcraft King Air B200CGT is a member of the legendary King Air line of twin‑turboprop business aircraft, first introduced by Beechcraft in the early 1970s. The B200 variant entered production in 1979, and the CGT (Compressed‑Gas Turbine) version appeared in the mid‑1990s as a factory‑installed thrust‑reversing system that improved landing performance on short or contaminated runways. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A‑41 engines delivering 850 shaft horsepower each, the B200CGT cruises at 280 knots (520 km/h) and has a maximum range of roughly 1,600 nautical miles, making it suitable for regional transport, med‑evac, and surveillance missions. Key features include a pressurized cabin with seating for up to nine passengers, advanced avionics suites such as the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, and robust landing gear designed for rugged airfields. Its blend of speed, payload, and operating economy cemented the King Air series as the workhorse of corporate and government fleets worldwide. The B200CGT’s thrust‑reverser capability, combined with its proven reliability, has extended the utility of turboprop aircraft into roles traditionally dominated by jets, underscoring its lasting significance in modern aviation.

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