Beechcraft King Air C90B
Beechcraft · USA · first flew 1963 · transport aircraft
The Beechcraft King Air C90B is the short-fuselage member of the long-running King Air family, a pressurised twin-turboprop business and utility aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short-body King Air |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- T-tail with pressurised cabin
- Twin PT6 turboprops
- Short-body King Air
Identify the short-body King Air by its stubby pressurised fuselage, swept T-tail and twin PT6 turboprops on a low wing. It is noticeably shorter than the 200 and 350 stablemates.
Specifications
- The Beechcraft King Air C90B has a length of 10.82 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.32 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 461 km/h (286 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2 pilots, up to 6 passengers.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The King Air lineage began in 1963 with the Model 90, evolving through many marks; the C90B added propeller and interior refinements for smoother, quieter operation. It has anchored Beechcraft's turboprop range for generations.
Variants
The 90-series runs from the early C90 through the C90B, C90GT and C90GTi with more powerful engines and glass cockpits. All share the compact fuselage and swept T-tail.
Where you'll see it
In the UK, 90-series King Airs serve corporate flights, air-ambulance roles and light utility transport. The type is prized for the economy and reliability of its Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engines.
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