Smartwing technology from Tamarack Aerospace so far has remained focus on the Cessna Citation 525 series—until now.
Tamarack Shows Off Active Winglets for King Air
Key Takeaways:
- Tamarack Aerospace is expanding its Smartwing active winglet technology beyond Cessna Citation 525 series to include the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 350 models, with the King Air 200 modification currently in prototype validation.
- Aimed at military and surveillance markets, the Smartwing system for King Airs promises significant performance improvements, including a 10% reduction in drag for increased loiter times, a 15% boost in climb rate, and a smoother ride.
- The company, having recently exited bankruptcy and with 150 existing Smartwing installations on Citation aircraft, anticipates a roughly 90 lbs weight penalty for the King Air system, with pricing yet to be finalized.
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