Beechcraft 1900D
Beechcraft · USA · first flew 1990 · airliner
The Beechcraft 1900D is a 19-seat regional airliner, a stretched pressurised twin turboprop with a full stand-up cabin developed from the King Air family.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Stand-up airliner fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- 19-seat commuter cabin
- Tailets and stabilons
- Stand-up airliner fuselage
Note the deep, boxy fuselage giving stand-up room, the T-tail, and the small horizontal tailets and under-fuselage stabilons that mark the 1900D. Twin PT6 turboprops on a low wing complete the profile.
Specifications
- The Beechcraft 1900D has a length of 17.63 m (58 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.67 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 526 km/h (327 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2 pilots plus up to 19 passengers.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Beech introduced the 1900 commuter in the 1980s, and the definitive 1900D of 1990 added a taller fuselage for stand-up headroom plus aerodynamic tailets and stabilons. It became a mainstay of short-haul commuter fleets worldwide.
Variants
The line runs from the original 1900C airliner and freighter to the taller-cabin 1900D. Military and special-mission versions have also served in surveillance and utility roles.
Where you'll see it
In the UK the 1900D has flown regional and feeder routes with commuter operators, and freight variants have supported parcel networks. Its rugged systems suit short, high-frequency sectors.
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