Beechcraft King Air facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beechcraft King Air |
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| Beechcraft King Air 90. | |
| Role | light transport aircraft. |
| National origin | USA |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1963 |
| Introduction | 1964 |
| Status | Active. |
| Number built | + 3200 |
The Beechcraft King Air is a famous type of airplane. It has two engines and was built in the USA. These planes are used for many things, like carrying people for business or moving small amounts of cargo. There are two main types: the King Air 90 and the King Air 100. A newer version of this plane is called the Beechcraft Super King Air.
King Air in the Military
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The Beechcraft King Air is also used by the military. The US Army calls it the U-21 Ute. They use it to carry people and supplies. The US Navy uses a version called the T-44 Pegasus. This plane helps train new pilots. It teaches them how to fly multi-engine aircraft.
Images for kids
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An E90 King Air taxis at the Mojave Spaceport
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A King Air C90 at Centennial Airport
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A T-tail F90 of the Guatemalan Air Force
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A Model B100 King Air with Garrett engines
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force TC-90
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US Navy T-44A Pegasus
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A US Army U-21 Ute
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VC-6A used as Air Force One
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A B100 King Air modified with five-bladed propellers
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A King Air 90 with the full CargoLiner Conversion
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Cockpit of a T-44C Pegasus
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See also
In Spanish: Beechcraft King Air para niños
