Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) King Air B200

18 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Beechcraft King Air B200 (ZK-FDR) in medical evacuation configuration with NZ Flying Doctor Service livery, seen in a well-lit hangar.

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Aircraft

King Air B200 BE20

NZ Flying Doctor Service / ROA Rescue

ZK-FDR

Registration

Airline

NZ Flying Doctor Service

Manufacturer

Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Lense

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Beechcraft King Air B200 is one of the most prolific twin-turboprop business and utility aircraft, widely used for air ambulance, corporate, and special mission work. First flown in the 1970s, it remains popular for short- and medium-range missions.

Fleet Rarity

Common in medevac roles, but the NZ Flying Doctor\'s medical/livery variant is uncommon.

Record Flights

Used for a wide range of medevac and remote area missions, especially in New Zealand and Australia for flying doctor/air ambulance services.

Safety & Events

The King Air B200 family has a robust safety record and is highly regarded for medevac/air ambulance missions, especially in regions with challenging airfields.

Future Outlook

Still flying and widely operated worldwide, especially in utility roles.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42

Engine

16.61 meters

Wingspan

13.36 meters

Length

3,185 km

Range

480 km/h

Speed

Up to 13 passengers (configured for medical evacuation)

Capacity

5,670 kg

MTOW

4.52 meters

Height

850 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (varies, typically 74-76 dB at takeoff)

Noise