Beech 300 Super King Air

The Beech Model 300 Super King Air, developed as an improved variant of the Model 200 Super King Air, was designed starting in August 1980. It first flew in October 1981, with deliveries commencing in spring 1984.

Design Innovations and Features

The Model 300 featured several minor changes aimed at enhancing its performance. These included a forward extension of the inner wing’s leading edge, new aerodynamic fairings for the exhaust ducts, and reduced-area air intakes for its power plant, consisting of two PT6A-60A turboprop engines.

Variants and Military Adoption

In the late 1980s, the Model 300LW Super King Air was developed, a lighter variant with a maximum takeoff weight of 5670 kg. By October 1991, it became the sole production model, though this variant was later discontinued as well.

The Model 300LW was the only military variant of the Model 300. It was specifically ordered by Morocco to serve as a VIP transport aircraft.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Model 300
Wingspan, m	16.61
Aircraft length, m	13.34
Aircraft height, m	4.57
Wing area, m2	28.15
Empty weight	4008
Maximum takeoff weight	6350
Fuel, l	2040
Engine type	2 Turboprops Pratt Whitney Aircraft Canada PT6A-60A
Power, hp	2 x 1050
Maximum speed, km/h	510
Cruising speed, km/h	482
Economical speed, km/h	450
Practical range, km	3261
Maximum rate of climb, m/min	866
Practical ceiling, m	10670
Crew, crew members	1
Payload	up to 15 passengers or 907 kg of cargo

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