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Textron Delivers Special-Mission King Air to Peruvian Military

CHW version of the King Air has an expanded cargo door and is optimized for expanded gross-weight operations, such as aeromedical evacuations.

Mark Phelps
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Edited By: Travis Tingle
Beech King Air 360CHW. [Credit: Textron Aviation]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two special mission Beech King Air 360CHW twin turboprops to the Peruvian Air Force.
  • The 360CHW variant is optimized for expanded cargo and gross-weight operations, featuring an expanded cargo door.
  • This versatile aircraft is designed for multiple military missions, including aeromedical evacuation, troop/cargo transport, and command and control, suitable for diverse and remote locations.
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Textron Aviation announced Tuesday it has delivered the first of a pair of multimission Beech King Air 360CHW twin turboprops to the Peruvian Air Force.

The CHW “special missions” version of the King Air has an expanded cargo door and is optimized for expanded gross-weight operations.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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