Beechcraft 1900

The 19-seat turboprop built for small community air service.

Overview

Hawker Beechcraft United States ICAO: B190 1982–2002 Active $7.5 million

The Beechcraft 1900 is a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner designed for short-haul operations. Developed from the Beechcraft King Air family, it became a mainstay of commuter airlines. The aircraft emphasized durability and operational flexibility.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67D turboprops
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 1,279 shp · 954 kW
Avionics
Rockwell Collins EFIS-84
Wing tips
Other
Seats
19
Crew
—
Cabin width
4 ft 6 in  ·  1.37 m
Cabin height
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Cabin length
25 ft 3 in  ·  7.70 m
Exterior length
57 ft 10 in  ·  17.63 m
Tail height
15 ft 6 in  ·  4.72 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 11 in  ·  1.50 m
Wing span
58 ft 0 in  ·  17.67 m
Baggage volume
221 ft³  ·  6.3 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
17,100 lb  ·  7,750 kg
Max landing weight
16,600 lb  ·  7,550 kg
Max payload
4,650 lb  ·  2,100 kg
Fuel capacity
670 gal · 2,500 L · 2,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
284 kt  ·  327 mph  ·  526 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
118 kt  ·  136 mph  ·  219 km/h
Range
1,498 nm  ·  1,720 mi  ·  2,770 km
Fuel burn
2.24 nm/gal  ·  1.10 km/L
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
2,625 ft/min  ·  13 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,750 ft  ·  1,140 m
Landing distance
2,750 ft  ·  840 m
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Vincent Aviation Beechcraft 1900D ‘ZK-VAB’

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Operational Context

Beechcraft 1900 — 19-seat regional turboprop

The Beechcraft 1900 first flew in 1982 and entered service shortly thereafter. It was designed to meet regulatory requirements that limited aircraft to 19 passenger seats in certain markets. The aircraft retained the King Air’s basic wing and engine configuration with a stretched fuselage.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engines producing approximately 1,100 shaft horsepower each, the 1900 cruises at around 280 knots (520 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 17,000 pounds (7,710 kg). The 1900D variant introduced a stand-up cabin.

The aircraft became popular with commuter carriers in North America and elsewhere. Its rugged design allowed operations from smaller airports with limited infrastructure. Production ended in the early 2000s, but many remain active in passenger and cargo roles.