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The
King Air B200 series of aircraft manufactured by Beechcraft proved so popular
that Beechcraft began work on a successor.
Initially called the Super King Air 300, the B200's aerodynamic form was
cleaned up dramatically and even more powerful engines (PT-6A-60A, rated
at 1050 shp) installed, with the aircraft beginning flight testing in 1982.
By 1988, Beechcraft had begun work on the replacement for the 300. The fuselage
of the 300 was stretched by nearly three feet to accomadate up to nine passengers.
Winglets were added to create the King Air 350 giving the aircraft a greater
altitude (35,000 ft) and longer range (1,567 nm).
Introduced in 1989 the with its 359mph max cruise speed, the Beechcraft
king Air B350 delivers near-jet performance.With its reliable Pratt &
Whitney Canada engines, fowler flaps, rugged and wide dual-wheel main landing
gear, and exceptional short-field performance, the King Air B350 can opperate
from runways as short as 3,300 feet making it an ideal aircraft for many
modern companies. |