Beechcraft Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 22 December 1998 |
| Year of introduction | 2001 |
| Number produced | 292 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
Description
The Textron Beechcraft 390 is a military aircraft developed for various missions and deployments. It is designed to offer reliable and versatile performance for military operations. The aircraft has undergone rigorous development to ensure its effectiveness in meeting the operational requirements of military forces. With its advanced technology and robust construction, the Textron Beechcraft 390 is well-suited for carrying out a range of missions such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), cargo transport, medical evacuation, and personnel transport. Its deployment in diverse operational environments allows for increased operational flexibility and efficiency for military forces.
Technical specifications
| Version: Premier I | |
|---|---|
| Wing area | 23 m² (247.6 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m (44.5 ft) |
| Height | 4.7 m (15.3 ft) |
| Length | 14 m (45.9 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12497 m (41001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 3627 kg (7996 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5670 kg (12500 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbofans Williams FJ44-2A delivering 1043 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Indonesia | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
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Photo of Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Credits: Oleg V. Belyakov - AirTeamImages