USABeechcraft aircraft types

American manufacturer based in Wichita, today part of Textron Aviation, known for the King Air, the Beechcraft 1900 and the Model 18.

Country: USA · 7 aircraft types

Turboprops

Turbine-powered propeller aircraft for short routes and smaller airports, such as the ATR 42/72 and the Dash 8.

Beechcraft 1900D

Beech 1900D

19 seats, two PT6As, a hump over the cabin and small fins all over the tail: the Beechcraft 1900D is the feeder turboprop that shaped Canada, the USA and many island networks. Here is how to recognize it.

Beechcraft King Air 200/B200/250

Super King Air 200

In service since 1974 and still in production: the King Air 200 and its successors B200, 250 and 260 are the classic turboprop for business travel, air ambulance and military flying. Here is how to recognize them.

Beechcraft King Air 350

Super King Air 350

The largest King Air is a business aircraft, survey platform and military reconnaissance aircraft in one. Here is how to recognize the King Air 350 and its variants – and tell it apart from the smaller King Air 200.

Military aircraft

Transports, tankers, trainers and combat aircraft. Seen mainly at military airfields, at airshows and as visitors at civil airports.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II

T-6A

Four-blade propeller, stepped tandem canopy, ejection seats: the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is the standard trainer of the US armed forces. Aspiring Eurofighter pilots of the German Air Force also learn on it in Texas – and in Europe it flies in Greece and Britain.

Historic aircraft

Retired types and vintage aircraft that are only seen on special flights, at air days or in museums.

Beechcraft Model 18 (Twin Beech)

Twin Beech

Two rumbling radial engines, a twin tail and a tailwheel: the Beechcraft Model 18 was built for over 30 years and is a sought-after vintage aircraft today. Here is how to recognize the Twin Beech and its many variants.

General aviation

Light aircraft for training, private and sightseeing flights, such as the Cessna 172 or Piper – the backbone of airfields away from the major airports.

Beechcraft Baron

Beech Baron

Built since 1961, with a Bonanza fuselage and two six-cylinder engines in the wings: the Beechcraft Baron is the classic among piston twins. Here is how to tell the Baron 55 and 58 apart with confidence.

Beechcraft Bonanza

Beech Bonanza

Built since 1947, with the famous V-tail or a conventional tail: the Beechcraft Bonanza is a legend of general aviation. Here is how to tell the Model 35, 33 and 36 apart with confidence.

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