A Look at the King Air 250

Saturday, June 04, 2011 at 12:40 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Beechcraft has significantly improved its time-tested platform with modern upgrades.
Key enhancements include Pro Line 21 avionics for improved situational awareness, electronic charting, and weather.
Performance is boosted by BLR winglets, which reduce drag and add lift, and four-bladed Hartzell composite props that cut weight and add thrust.
The aircraft maintains its famously rugged design with standard anti-icing, offers a spacious cabin, and is powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engines.

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Beechcraft improves on a time-tested platform in all the right ways.

Pro Line 21 avionics provide improved situational awareness, electronic charting and weather. For more, check out Robert’s article, “King Air 250.“ HBC

Another bright spot is the big cabin. For more, check out Robert’s article, “King Air 250.“ HBC

King Airs are famously rugged. Main wheel anti-icing is standard. For more, check out Robert’s article, “King Air 250.“ HBC

BLR winglets expand both the actual and effective wingspans tremendously. They cut induced drag, add lift and improve runway and climb performance. For more, check out Robert’s article, “King Air 250.“ HBC

Four-bladed Hartzell composite props cut weight and add thrust. For more, check out Robert’s article, “King Air 250.“ HBC

The cockpit takes professional training, but gauges are smartly organized for easy flow. For more, check out Robert’s article, “King Air 250.“ HBC

**The King Air’s airstair door makes for easy access to the cabin and to the rear, pressurized, heated baggage compartment.
** For more, check out Robert’s article, “King Air 250.“ HBC

The Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engines feature ram-air recovery. For more, check out Robert’s article, “King Air 250.“ HBC

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