Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) King Air B200 (Super King Air 200 series)

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23 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

An RFDS Beechcraft King Air B200, registration VH-AMS, providing vital medevac services across the Australian outback.

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Aircraft

King Air B200 (Super King Air 200 series) BE20

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) emergency/medevac livery

VH-AMS

Registration

Airline

NONE

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS)

NONE (OPERATES AS MEDICAL SERVICE, NOT AIRLINE) / NONE

Manufacturer

Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Winglet Watcher, 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

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Aviation History

The Beechcraft King Air series is among the most prolific and respected turboprop twins globally, renowned for versatility, especially in medevac and regional utility roles.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds still flying worldwide, but RFDS configuration is rarer.

Record Flights

Regularly used for critical patient retrievals over vast distances in Australia.

Safety & Events

The type has an excellent safety record and is the backbone of Australia\'s RFDS fleet; some have been involved in challenging landings on unprepared rural airstrips.

Future Outlook

Active; RFDS King Airs are regularly updated and maintained for critical medical service.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42

Engine

16.61 meters

Wingspan

13.36 meters

Length

3,185 km

Range

500 km/h

Speed

Up to 13 passengers (typically configured for air ambulance/medevac with medical equipment)

Capacity

5,670 kg

MTOW

4.57 meters

Height

850 shp (shaft horsepower) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4-certified, around 74-80 dB on approach

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