Beechcraft Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 3 September 1982 |
| Year of introduction | 1984 |
| Number produced | 695 units |
Description
The Textron Beechcraft 1900 is a twin-engine turboprop military aircraft. It was initially developed for civilian use, primarily as a regional airliner, before being modified for use in military applications. The aircraft features a pressurized cabin, advanced avionics, and a range of approximately 1,300 nautical miles. Its versatile design allows it to fulfill various missions such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), cargo transport, and medical evacuation. The Textron Beechcraft 1900 has been deployed by several military organizations globally due to its reliability, ruggedness, and cost-effective operations. Its proven track record makes it a popular choice for military operations that require efficient and flexible transport capabilities.
Technical specifications
| Version: 1900D | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h (329 mph) |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m (57.9 ft) |
| Height | 4.7 m (15.5 ft) |
| Length | 17.6 m (57.8 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 7620 m (25000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 4733 kg (10434 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7765 kg (17119 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 13.28 m/s (43.6 ft/s) |
| Takeoff distance | 1160 m (3806 ft) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turboprops Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67D delivering 955 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Algeria | 12 | |
|
Egypt | 8 | |
|
Myanmar | 7 | |
|
United States | 6 | |
|
Ivory Coast | 1 | |
|
Peru | 1 | |
|
Zambia | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Bolivia • Ivory Coast • Algeria • Egypt • Eritrea • Myanmar • Peru • South Sudan • Chad • Thailand • United States • Zambia
Photo of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Credits: Adrian Pingstone