Beechcraft C-12C Huron
Beechcraft · United States · first flew 1975 · transport aircraft
The C-12C Huron is an improved variant of the C-12A, fitted with more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 engines and updated avionics for enhanced performance.
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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Spot it by:
- C-12A follow-on with improved avionics and PT6A-41 engines
- Used by US Army for passenger and cargo transport
- Externally near-identical to C-12A but with upgraded powerplant
Essentially identical in appearance to the C-12A; the T-tail, low wing, twin turboprops, and oval cabin windows are the primary recognition features of the whole C-12 family.
Specifications
- The Beechcraft C-12C 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
Delivered to the US Army following the initial C-12A batches, the C-12C offered improved hot-and-high performance due to its uprated engines. It maintained the same basic King Air 200 airframe and general configuration.
Variants
The C-12C sits between the baseline C-12A and the cargo-door-equipped C-12D in the Huron family progression.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the US Army in the utility transport and staff transport roles, often alongside C-12A aircraft within the same units.
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