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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.

Beech King Air 360CHW. [Credit: Textron Aviation]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Textron Aviation delivered the first of two special mission Beech King Air 360CHW twin turboprops to the Peruvian Air Force.
  • The 360CHW variant features an expanded cargo door and is optimized for expanded gross-weight operations, enhancing its utility.
  • The aircraft is highly versatile, capable of various missions including aeromedical evacuation, troop and cargo transport, and command and control, well-suited 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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