King Air 260

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About the

King Air 260

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a modern twin-engine turboprop known for its reliability, efficiency, and versatile performance. Featuring an upgraded cabin, advanced avionics, and strong short-runway capability, it offers a comfortable and capable private aviation experience.

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A turboprop seating 6-8 passengers, with 1,720 nm (3,185 km) of range and a 310 kt cruise.

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Cabin Height

1.45 m

4.8 ft

Cabin Volume

7.9 m³

278 cu ft

Seating

6-8

Double club, 4 fully berthable

Baggage

1.56 m³

55 cu ft

Technical Specifications

Specification

Metric

Imperial

Performance

Maximum Range

1,720

3,180

High-speed Cruise

574 km/h

310

Certified Ceiling

5,926 km

3,200 nm

Take-off Distance

643 m

2,111 ft

Cabin & Capacity

Passengers

6-8

Cabin Length

5.08 m

16.7 ft

Cabin Height

1.45 m

4.8 ft

Baggage Volume

1.56 m³

55 cu ft

Flying the Beechcraft King Air 260

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a turboprop built in United States of America, flown by a two-pilot crew and configured for 6-8 passengers. It covers up to 1,720 nm (3,185 km) in a single leg — roughly 5 hrs 30 min in the air — cruising at 310 kts (574 km/h) and certified to 35,000 ft (10,668 m). The cabin measures 16.7 ft (5.08 m) long, 4.5 ft (1.37 m) wide and 4.8 ft (1.45 m) high, with 55 cu ft (1.56 m³) of baggage space.

How many passengers does the Beechcraft King Air 260 carry?

The Beechcraft King Air 260 seats 6-8 passengers. The exact number depends on the cabin layout chosen by the operator, and the aircraft is flown by a two-pilot crew.

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What is the range of the Beechcraft King Air 260?

Maximum range is 1,720 nm (3,185 km), which works out to around 5 hrs 30 min in the air at a typical cruise speed of 310 kts (574 km/h). Payload, routing, weather and reserves all shorten that in practice.

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How much runway does the Beechcraft King Air 260 need?

Takeoff distance at maximum takeoff weight is approximately 2,111 ft (643 m) at sea level in ISA conditions. The aircraft is certified to a ceiling of 35,000 ft (10,668 m), above most airline traffic and weather.

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Cabin & Comfort

Standard

On Request

Refreshment Centre

Wi-Fi

Power & USB

Climate Control

In-Flight Entertainment

Cabin Attendant

Sleeping Capability

Aircraft Capabilities

Standard

On Request

Pressurised Cabin

Enclosed Lavatory

Stand-Up Cabin

Flat-Floor Cabin

In-Flight Baggage Access

Short-Runway Capability

VFR Capability

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