Textron Aviation
Beechcraft B200 King Air 260
The Beechcraft B200 King Air 260, built by Textron Aviation, continues the storied King Air lineage that began in the 1960s. Launched in 2022, the 260 upgrades the proven B200 airframe with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A‑67D engine delivering 1,800 shp, a cruising speed of 312 knots, and a range over 1,800 nm. Its cockpit is equipped with the Garmin G1000 NXi suite, providing synthetic vision, dual‑channel weather radar, and integrated flight management. The pressurized cabin seats up to nine passengers in comfort and includes modern avionics, high‑capacity fuel tanks, and rugged landing gear for short‑field operations. Operators value its reliability for corporate travel, medevac, and utility missions. Airlines, government agencies, and private owners worldwide rely on the 260 for low operating costs and dependable performance, bridging the efficiency of piston aircraft with jet‑like speed. The model’s introduction has prompted a fleet‑wide modernization of the King Air series, reinforcing Textron Aviation’s leadership in the twin‑engine turboprop market and cementing the King Air’s role as a versatile workhorse in aviation. Today more than 2,000 units fly in over 50 countries, supporting flight schools, oil‑and‑gas operators, and humanitarian organizations, underscoring its enduring impact on global aviation.
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- Textron Aviation
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- Textron Aviation
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- Q111352496