Inside The $7 Million Beechcraft King Air 260

Inside The $7 Million Beechcraft King Air 260 Plane
0:00 - Intro
This is the Beechcraft King Air 260, a masterpiece in the realm of aviation that has set new standards for turboprop aircraft. Here is everything you need to know about the Beechcraft King Air 260.
0:40 - Cabin
The cabin design closely mirrors that of its larger sibling, offering a harmonious blend of luxury and functionality. The cabin can accommodate up to 9 passengers, is adorned with luxurious wood-grain trim in the side panels, and offers a selection of four standard color palettes.
The newly designed seats were created using a pressure mapping process to maximize comfort.
The cabin is equipped with a range of amenities designed to enhance the passenger experience, such as tables that fold into the sidewalls, cup holders, power and USB ports, and LED lighting. The window shades have been redesigned with pleated, pull-down shades, offering a practical and stylish solution for controlling light in the cabin.
The cabin also features multiple cabinets spread around for storage, with shelves and drawers that slide smoothly with the push of a button, and a modernized refreshment center that is easily accessible for passengers throughout their flight.
Like the King Air 360, the 260 includes a private aft lavatory. There is also a sizable luggage compartment capable of carrying 550 pounds or 250 kilograms, providing ample space for luggage and equipment. Near the top of the luggage compartment walls are clever fold-down bars that allow customers to hang clothes or other hanging cargo.
Throughout the cabin, LED lighting provides a warm, inviting atmosphere with lit cupholders and pinhole lighting along the lower sidewalls, and multiple USB charging ports have been added throughout the cabin.
2:48 - Cockpit
The heart of the Beechcraft King Air 260 cockpit is the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics system. This integrated avionics suite features three 14-inch screens that support touch and point-and-click navigation, providing pilots with a seamless and intuitive interface for flight management.
One of the standout features of the cockpit is the Innovative Solutions & Support ThrustSense Autothrottle system, which can manage the power setting from takeoff to landing, including go-arounds and missed approaches.
The ThrustSense Autothrottle system is designed to prevent overspeed, underspeed, over temp, and over torque events, which significantly reduces pilot workload, allowing them to focus more on the flight's strategic aspects.
The Pro Line Fusion avionics system also includes a Multi-Scan weather radar that helps the pilot avoid severe weather, including turbulence, up to 320 nautical miles away, which is a crucial feature for ensuring a safe and smooth flight, especially when flying in adverse weather conditions.
The cockpit also features optional SiriusXM weather adding greater capability to areas outside the continental U.S., including Canada and Puerto Rico.
The avionics suite also integrates a digital pressurization control, which schedules cabin pressurization during climb and descent, reducing pilot workload and increasing overall passenger comfort.
The aircraft also features a de-icing system and fast windscreen wipers, which enable flight in various weather conditions, increasing operational capabilities and safety.
4:26 - Engine, Performance Specs, and Flying Experience
Now, let's talk about the engine, performance specs, and how it flies. The King Air 260 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines, each capable of producing 850 shaft horsepower. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or 5,670 kilograms and a maximum range of 1,720 nautical miles or 3,185 kilometers.
The takeoff distance at sea level on a standard day is 2,110 feet or 643 meters, and the maximum climb rate per minute is an impressive 2,440 feet or 745 meters.
At a typical cruising altitude of 25,000 feet or 7,620 meters, the King Air 260 can reach speeds of up to 310 knots true airspeed and has an average fuel burn per hour of 80 gallons or 300 liters, which, combined with the excellent range, and ceiling of 35,000 feet or 10,670 meters, makes it a capable performer for a variety of missions. The landing distance is 2,845 feet or 867 meters.
8:00 - Purchase Price and Operating Cost
The base purchase price for a new Beechcraft King Air 260 is $6.7 million before options, and while the total yearly fixed cost is roughly $400,000 to $600,000, the average hourly operating cost is estimated at $1,500 to $2,500.
8:20 - Outro
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