Twin Turboprops
Beechcraft King Air C90gti
ICAO: BE9L
Overview
The Beechcraft Baron is a twin-engine piston aircraft introduced in the 1960s. Designed for private and corporate use, it emphasizes reliability and performance. The aircraft remains one of the most recognizable light twins.
Specifications
Units
- Engine
- —
- Engine type
- -
- Power
- 300 hp · 224 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin G1000
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 4
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 3 ft 6 in · 1.07 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 2 in · 1.27 m
- Cabin length
- 12 ft 7 in · 3.84 m
- Exterior length
- 29 ft 10 in · 9.09 m
- Tail height
- —
- Fuselage diameter
- —
- Wing span
- 37 ft 10 in · 11.53 m
- Baggage volume
- 35 ft³ · 1.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 26,700 lb · 12,100 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 1,250 lb · 550 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 190 gal · 700 L · 600 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 202 kt · 232 mph · 374 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 1,052 nm · 1,210 mi · 1,950 km
- Fuel burn
- 5.42 nm/gal · 2.65 km/L
- Ceiling
- 20,688 ft · 6,300 m
- Rate of climb
- 12 ft/min · 0 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,300 ft · 700 m
- Landing distance
- 1,300 ft · 400 m
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Operational Context
Beechcraft Baron — twin-engine piston aircraft
The Baron first flew in 1960 and entered service in 1961. It features a low-wing configuration and retractable landing gear. The design evolved through multiple variants over decades.
Two piston engines producing approximately 300 horsepower each power the aircraft depending on model. Cruise speed approaches 200 knots (370 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 5,500 pounds (2,495 kg).
The Baron has been used for personal transport, business travel, and training. Continuous production for many years demonstrates its enduring appeal. The aircraft remains active worldwide.