BEECHCRAFT KING AIR MODEL 100

On March 17, 1969, the new turboprops of the King Air 100 family flew for the first time in Wichita. The fuselage was extended by 1 meter, and the wings from the 65-90 were retained, unlike the <strong>B90</strong> which appeared two years ago, but with outboard winglets. The tail was borrowed from the <strong>Beech 99</strong>and the main landing gear was equipped with dual wheels for significantly higher maximum weight. The increased cabin volume, illuminated by five polarized windows, allows for the multiplication of all equipment, including a commuter version that can accommodate 13 passengers and 2 pilots. The pressurization system allows for a differential pressure of 4.7 PSI. The aircraft is powered by two 680 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 turbines driving constant-speed, reversible three-blade Hartzell propellers. The fuel tank capacity was limited to 1,415 liters, but the engine fuel system was revised. Offered in three versions, the Model 100, Model A100, and Model B100, it first appeared in March 1969 and left an indelible mark on aviation history.