Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) King Air 200 (likely C-12 Huron military variant)

22 Aug 2026 · © Ben Kinne

A Beechcraft King Air 200 (likely C-12 Huron variant) in United States of America government livery, taxiing on the ramp.

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Aircraft

King Air 200 (likely C-12 Huron military variant) BE20

United States of America (government/military livery)

40158

Registration

Airline

United States military/government

Manufacturer

Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)

Gear

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

You captured the King Air sharply, but partial crop on the tail/props and shadowed nose reduce impact.

Location

Main terminal

Griffiss International Airport · RME/KRME

43.2264, -75.4059

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Griffiss International Airport RME

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Beechcraft King Air 200 series is an iconic and long-produced turboprop utility aircraft, widely used for business, medevac, and military liaison/transport roles. The C-12 Huron is its main military variant.

Fleet Rarity

Common in both civil and military roles, though individual military variants (like the C-12) are more specialized.

Record Flights

Not typically used for record flights; renowned for flexibility and short-field performance.

Safety & Events

Generally has a strong safety record; used for VIP, medevac, surveillance, and liaison transport in the US military.

Future Outlook

Still in active military and civilian service; ongoing production of updated variants.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 or PT6A-42

Engine

16.61 m

Wingspan

13.36 m

Length

3229 km

Range

500 km/h

Speed

13 passengers (King Air 200); military variants may vary

Capacity

5670 kg

MTOW

4.52 m

Height

850 shp per engine (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chap 4, ~78 dB (typical)

Noise