Turboprops · Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
Beechcraft King Air 350 / 360 B350
The Beechcraft King Air 350 is the largest member of the King Air turboprop family, a stretched King Air 200 with more power. It is also widely used for special missions.
King Air 350s airborne over the US now
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King Air 350s in the air over the last 24 hours
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- B350
- First flight
- 1988
- Typical cruise
- 310 kt / 357 mph
- Service ceiling
- 35,000 ft
- Range
- 1,800 nm / 2,071 mi
- Capacity
- Up to 11 passengers
- Length
- 14.2 m / 47 ft
- Wingspan
- 17.7 m / 58 ft
Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A turboprops. Family: King Air. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
King Air 350s fly corporate and charter trips and many government roles, including surveillance, mapping and flight testing. The US military operates versions such as the C-12 and MC-12.
Main US operators: Corporate flight departments, US Army and Air Force (C-12, MC-12), Government survey operators, Air ambulance operators.
How to recognize a King Air 350
- Two turboprops on a straight wing with winglets
- T-tail
- Long cabin with more windows than the King Air 200
- Special-mission versions often carry antennas, pods or belly domes
How it looks on a flight tracker
Cruises at 20,000 to 35,000 feet at 260 to 310 knots. Survey and government aircraft may fly repetitive patterns over one area for hours, which is easy to spot on a live map.
History
The King Air 350 first flew in 1988 and entered service in 1990. It was updated as the 350i in 2009 and the King Air 360 in 2020.
Where King Air 350s are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Beechcraft King Air 350 / 360?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Beechcraft King Air 350 / 360 is B350. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the King Air 350 fly?
The Beechcraft King Air 350 / 360 typically cruises at about 310 knots true airspeed (about 357 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the King Air 350 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 35,000 ft.