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 upgraded its time-tested King Air platform, incorporating advanced Pro Line 21 avionics for improved situational awareness and an intelligently organized cockpit.
Performance enhancements include BLR winglets and four-bladed Hartzell composite propellers for improved runway, climb performance, and thrust, powered by new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engines.
The aircraft maintains its characteristic ruggedness, featuring standard main wheel anti-icing, a spacious cabin with an easy-access airstair door, and a pressurized, heated baggage compartment.

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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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