Blackhawk Aerospace says replacing a stock King Air 300’s PT6A-60A engines on 12,500-pound and 14,000-pound gross weight models with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines while adding a new Hartzell optimized composite five-blade swept propeller will create a King Air that delivers a maximum speed of over 340 knots. This new airplane is made possible with the new supplemental type certificate Blackhawk just earned from the FAA.
Blackhawk Combines P&WC and Hartzell to Create the World’s Fastest King Air
Key Takeaways:
- Blackhawk Aerospace has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a performance upgrade to specific King Air 300 models.
- The upgrade involves replacing stock PT6A-60A engines with more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines and adding new Hartzell optimized composite five-blade propellers.
- This modification significantly boosts the King Air 300's maximum speed to over 340 knots and enhances takeoff and climb performance.
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