Twin Turboprops
Beechcraft King Air C90gti
ICAO: BE9L
Overview
The Nextant G90XT is a remanufactured turboprop derived from the Beechcraft King Air 90. Introduced in the 2010s, it incorporates new engines and avionics. The aircraft offers enhanced performance over the original platform.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × GE H75-100
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 845 shp · 630 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin G1000
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 8
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 6 in · 1.37 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 9 in · 1.45 m
- Cabin length
- 12 ft 7 in · 3.83 m
- Exterior length
- 35 ft 6 in · 10.82 m
- Tail height
- 14 ft 3 in · 4.34 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 5 ft 3 in · 1.60 m
- Wing span
- 53 ft 8 in · 16.36 m
- Baggage volume
- 48 ft³ · 1.4 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 10,500 lb · 4,750 kg
- Max landing weight
- 7,950 lb · 3,600 kg
- Max payload
- 2,150 lb · 950 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 310 gal · 1,200 L · 900 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 280 kt · 322 mph · 519 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 102 kt · 117 mph · 189 km/h
- Range
- 1,285 nm · 1,480 mi · 2,380 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 30,000 ft · 9,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,000 ft/min · 10 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,500 ft · 760 m
- Landing distance
- 2,500 ft · 760 m
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Operational Context
Nextant G90XT — remanufactured twin-turboprop utility aircraft
The G90XT first flew in the early 2010s as part of Nextant’s remanufacturing program. Existing King Air airframes were updated with new systems and interior refurbishments. The aircraft retains the low-wing turboprop configuration.
Powered by two General Electric H75 turboprop engines producing approximately 750 shaft horsepower each, the G90XT cruises at around 270 knots (500 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 10,500 pounds (4,763 kg). Seating typically ranges from six to eight occupants.
The G90XT provided improved performance and reliability compared with earlier King Air variants. It appealed to operators seeking modern capability without purchasing new aircraft. Production was limited to specialized upgrade programs.
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