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King Air 250
Turboprop
The Beechcraft King Air 250 is the next evolution of the world’s most successful twin-turboprop combining upgraded performance with the versatility to access shorter, more challenging runways. Its composite winglets, lightweight propellers, and advanced avionics deliver efficiency and capability rarely seen in its class.
A Modern Evolution of a Proven Legacy
Overview
Launched in 2011 by Beechcraft, the King Air 250 represents the most advanced evolution of the renowned King Air 200 series. Building on the proven airframe and twin-engine reliability of the B200 and B200GT, the 250 introduced composite winglets and lighter, advanced propellers to improve climb performance, hot-and-high capability, and fuel efficiency.
While the original King Air 200 established the platform’s reputation and the 200GT integrated modern engines and avionics, the King Air 250 went further by combining the powerful PT6A-52 engines with aerodynamic refinements and enhanced cabin comfort. The result is a turboprop that delivers higher cruise speeds, greater efficiency, and access to shorter runways offering operators an aircraft as versatile as it is dependable.
With its balance of modern performance upgrades and enduring King Air reliability, the 250 continues the legacy of the world’s most successful twin-turboprop family, setting new benchmarks for corporate, regional, and special-mission operators worldwide.
Refined Comfort, Designed for Every Mission
Luxury interior
The King Air 250 enhances the legendary King Air cabin experience with modern refinements. Spacious, pressurized, and adaptable, it offers a bright and comfortable environment tailored for business executives, regional travelers, or specialized operations balancing comfort with mission flexibility.
Enhanced Cabin Quietness
Advanced soundproofing and cabin insulation make the King Air 250 quieter than its predecessors. Passengers enjoy a calmer atmosphere, making business or leisure travel more relaxing and productive.
Spacious & Bright Environment
Large oval windows and a fully pressurized cabin create a bright, airy feel at up to 35,000 feet. The design maximizes headroom and space, delivering both a practical and enjoyable in-flight experience.
Bright and Comfortable Environment
Large windows and a pressurized cabin create a bright, quiet, and comfortable atmosphere at altitudes up to 35,000 feet. Passengers enjoy natural light, smooth climate control, and the comfort of an aircraft that feels tailored to both short hops and longer journeys.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Beechcraft King Air 250 is built for unmatched versatility, certified to operate from short and even challenging runways where many jets cannot. With composite winglets, lightweight propellers, and powerful PT6A-52 engines, it delivers exceptional short-field performance, greater efficiency, and access to a wider range of airports. Whether flying into busy hubs or remote destinations, the King Air 250 ensures every mission is possible, with no compromise in capability.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
≈ 310 knots (574 km/h) delivering jet-like speeds with turboprop efficiency.
Maximum Range
≈ 1,720 nautical miles (3,185 km) with reserves, ideal for regional and long-range missions.
Service Ceiling
35,000 ft (10,668 m) ensuring smooth and efficient operations above weather systems.
Takeoff Distance
≈ 2,111 ft (643 m), impressive short-field performance, enhanced by composite propellers and winglets.
Landing Distance
≈ 2,845 ft (867 m), reliable and safe operations on shorter and more challenging strips.
Rate of Climb
≈ 2,450 ft/min, strong climb capability even in hot-and-high conditions.
Capacity
Passengers
Typically 7–9 in executive layouts.
Crew
Standard 2 pilots, with single-pilot operation possible under certain certifications.
Cabin Volume
≈ 303 cu ft (8.6 m³) more usable space than earlier King Air 200 models.
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 16.7 ft (5.1 m)
Width: 4.5 ft (1.37 m)
Height: 4.8 ft (1.45 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
≈ 544 US gallons usable (≈ 2,057 liters), offering long endurance for regional and transcontinental missions.
Engines
2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 turboprop engines, known for exceptional reliability, worldwide service support, and efficient operation
Optimized for hot-and-high conditions and short-field performance
Thrust (each)
850 shp per engine, a combined 1,700 shp, ensuring strong acceleration, climb, and payload capability.
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
Optional large cargo door available on utility/commuter versions
Approx. 53 in × 52 in (1.35 m × 1.32 m), enabling easy loading of freight, oversized bags, or stretchers.
Baggage Compartment
Internal baggage area: ≈ 55 cu ft (1.56 m³)
Accessible in-flight for passenger convenience
Practical load: 6–8 standard roller bags + smaller soft luggage
Aerodynamic Innovations That Expand Possibilities
Key feature
The Beechcraft King Air 250 brings more than incremental upgrades, it integrates advanced aerodynamic and performance enhancements that redefine what a turboprop can achieve. From improved efficiency and climb rates with composite winglets to unmatched reliability in challenging hot-and-high environments, the 250 delivers an operational edge few aircraft can match.
Composite Winglets for Efficiency and Performance
Performance & Technical Excellence
The King Air 250’s factory-installed composite winglets are more than a design statement, they deliver real performance advantages. By reducing drag and improving lift, they enhance fuel efficiency, increase climb performance, and boost stability. Operators benefit from lower operating costs, improved hot-and-high capability, and access to shorter runways, all while passengers enjoy smoother and more efficient flights.
Hot-and-High Performance Advantage
Performance & Technical Excellence
Designed to excel in demanding conditions, the King Air 250 thrives at airports where high altitude and high temperatures limit other aircraft. Its PT6A-52 engines, combined with aerodynamic refinements, maintain strong payload margins and reliable climb rates even in thin air. This capability makes the 250 an ideal choice for operators in mountainous regions or hot climates, ensuring dependable performance without compromise.
Alternative Jet Options
Aircraft
King Air 200
Turboprop
Flying in King Air 200
The Beechcraft King Air 200 combines twin-engine safety, versatile performance, and enduring reliability in a turboprop aircraft, ideal for corporate travel, regional operations, and special missions that demand both comfort and capability.
King Air 260
Turboprop
Flying in King Air 260
The Beechcraft King Air 260 combines advanced Pro Line Fusion avionics, factory-standard autothrottle, and proven PT6A-52 engines in a turboprop aircraft, ideal for operators seeking modern technology, short-field performance, and reliability across corporate, regional, and special mission flights.
Bombardier Challenger 350
Super midsize jet
Flying in Challenger 350
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