Beechcraft NC-12B Huron

Beechcraft · United States · first flew 1975 · transport aircraft

The NC-12B Huron is a permanently modified test and evaluation variant of the C-12B, the 'N' prefix in US military designation indicating an aircraft whose modifications make it unsuitable for return to standard configuration.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	2 × turboprop, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	13.34 m fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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Test and evaluation variant of C-12B — 'N' prefix denotes permanent test status
Used by US Navy for systems test and avionics evaluation
King Air 200 airframe with T-tail and twin turboprops

Externally similar to other King Air 200-based C-12 variants with the characteristic T-tail and twin-turboprop layout; any special test equipment or antenna modifications would be installation-specific.

Specifications

The Beechcraft NC-12B Huron has a length of 13.34 m (44 ft).
It has a wingspan of 16.61 m (54 ft).
Its maximum speed is 536 km/h (333 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

The NC-12B was modified for specific test and evaluation tasks by the US Navy, used to trial avionics, systems, or sensors that required an airborne platform without a standard transport role.

Variants

The NC-12B is a unique test-role designation within the Huron family; unlike the TC-12B trainer, it was not intended for routine operational use.

Where you'll see it

Operated by US Navy test establishments for avionics and systems development; not a front-line operational type.

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