Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) Super King Air 200 (B200/BE20) · PlaneSpot

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16 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Beechcraft Super King Air 200, a legendary global turboprop, spotted operating under Australian registration.

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Kiwi Aviation · 16 Apr 2026

Love the livery!

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Aircraft

Super King Air 200 (B200/BE20) BE20

Corporate/Private; blue and white (not airline livery)

VH-VEW (middle), VH-85H (bottom)

Manufacturer

Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner

3 badges earned

Location

Brisbane Archerfield Airport

YBAF

-27.5724, 153.0040

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Brisbane Archerfield Airport YBAF

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most successful twin turboprop utility and corporate aircraft since the 1970s; widespread use in medevac, charter, corporate, and government roles.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; thousands made and many active worldwide.

Record Flights

Common in Australian and US outback charter, medevac, and regional missions but not notable for world records.

Safety & Events

Super King Air 200 models have a generally excellent safety record; used for both civil and government ops worldwide.

Future Outlook

Still in production (as King Air 260 and updated types); classic models widely used and refurbished.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42

Engine

16.61 m

Wingspan

13.36 m

Length

3,185 km

Range

500 km/h

Speed

7-9 passengers

Capacity

5,670 kg

MTOW

4.57 m

Height

850 shp (shaft horsepower) each

Thrust

75.5 dB (ICAO Chapter 4)

Noise