Beechcraft King Air 350 (also called Super King Air 350)

17 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Royal Flying Doctor Service Beechcraft King Air 350 (VH-AMR) on the ramp at Sydney Airport, ready for its next medical mission.

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Aircraft

King Air 350 (also called Super King Air 350) B350

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)

VH-AMR

Registration

Airline

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)

Manufacturer

Beechcraft

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner

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Photo grade

Score: 67.0

Fence in foreground distracts and softens impact, but good light and interesting ambulance livery.

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

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Aviation History

The King Air 350 is a highly successful twin-turboprop utility aircraft, widely used for regional, air ambulance, charter, and special mission roles. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest operators of the type in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

RFDS operates one of the largest Beechcraft King Air 350 fleets in the world.

Record Flights

Widely used in remote/rural medical missions across Australia, often covering long distances without alternate airports.

Safety & Events

This model has an excellent safety record and is renowned for its ruggedness; the RFDS fleet is well maintained and regularly upgraded with modern avionics.

Future Outlook

Active; King Air 350s are expected to remain in service for many years with regular updates and replacements.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A (turboprop, twin-engine)

Engine

17.65 m

Wingspan

14.22 m

Length

3,345 km

Range

578 km/h

Speed

Up to 11 passengers (configured for air ambulance/medevac)

Capacity

6,804 kg

MTOW

4.37 m

Height

Each engine produces 1,050 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; approx. 74-78 dB under typical ops

Noise