From The Archives: Pilot Report - Beech Aircraft B200 Super King Air

Explore our May 4, 1981, pilot report on the Beech B200 Super King Air in Aviation Week & Space Technology.

On page 71, David M. North examined the newly installed Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 turboprops, replacing the PT6A-41s used since 1974.

North highlighted Beech's conservative design philosophy, noting minimal changes to its flagship aircraft over seven years. Beyond a 1970s interior redesign and cargo variant introduction, the Super King Air remained largely unchanged.

Compare specifications between the Super King Air 200 and B200 in our detailed table.

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