Beechcraft King Air 200/200GT (King Air 200 series)

25 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Beechcraft King Air 200 (VH-FIY) climbs against a clear blue sky, showcasing this classic twin-turboprop's distinctive profile and oval King Air cabin windows.

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Aircraft

King Air 200/200GT (King Air 200 series) BE20

White with blue striping, private/corporate-style livery

VH-FIY

Registration

Manufacturer

Beechcraft

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner

3 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Beechcraft King Air 200 series is one of the most popular and enduring twin-turboprop business aircraft worldwide, first flown in 1972 and still in widespread use for executive, air ambulance, charter, and regional commuter duties.

Fleet Rarity

Common model, but some specific national fleets may have relatively few.

Record Flights

King Airs have been used for several record endurance and distance flights in the light twin-turboprop category.

Safety & Events

King Air 200 series aircraft have been involved in various medevac missions and emergency service operations around the world.

Future Outlook

Still flying; current production continues for updated King Air 250/260/360 series.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A

Engine

16.61 m

Wingspan

13.36 m

Length

3333 km

Range

500 km/h

Speed

8-13 passengers

Capacity

5670 kg

MTOW

4.57 m

Height

Each PT6A-42 turboprop produces approximately 850 shp

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~75-80 dB, varies by phase)

Noise