Beechcraft King Air 260
The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a turboprop built by Beechcraft, in service since 2021. It covers up to 1,720 nm (3,185.4 km) nonstop, cruises at 310 kt (574.1 km/h) and tops out at 35,000 ft. The cabin seats 7–9 passengers, with a 4.8-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52, suiting it to short-field, regional and unpaved-strip operations.
Overview
The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a turboprop built by Beechcraft, in service since 2021. It covers up to 1,720 nm (3,185.4 km) nonstop, cruises at 310 kt (574.1 km/h) and tops out at 35,000 ft. The cabin seats 7–9 passengers, with a 4.8-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52, suiting it to short-field, regional and unpaved-strip operations.
Performance & weights
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,720 nm (3,185.4 km) | ref |
| Max cruise speed | 310 kt (574.1 km/h) | ref |
| Max operating altitude | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | ref |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Max takeoff weight | 12,590 lb (5,710.7 kg) | ref |
Cabin & dimensions
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Typical passengers | 7 count | ref |
| Max passengers | 9 count | ref |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin length | 16.7 ft (5.09 m) | ref |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) | ref |
| Cabin width | 4.5 ft (1.37 m) | ref |
| Baggage volume | 55 cuft (1.56 m3) | ref |
Powerplant
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 | ref |
| Engines | 2 count | ref |
| Power per engine | 850 shp | ref |
Comparable aircraft
Example routes
| Route | Distance | Nonstop |
|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach – Eagle | 1,548 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| West Palm Beach – Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling | 1,003 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| White Plains – Atlanta | 663 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Miami – Atlanta | 522 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Chambéry – Olbia (SS) | 326 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Innsbruck – Zurich | 114 nm | ✓ Nonstop |
| Aspen – Fort Lauderdale | 1,550 nm | Fuel stop |
| Aspen – Miami | 1,556 nm | Fuel stop |
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