Inside The $7 Million Beechcraft King Air 350

Inside The $7 Million Beechcraft King Air 350 Plane

0:00 - Intro
This is the Beechcraft King Air 350, a testament to premium turboprop aviation, delivering an exceptional blend of speed, range, and passenger comfort. Today we’re going inside the Beechcraft King Air 350 to talk about everything you need to know about this excellent aircraft.

0:34 - Cabin
The Beechcraft King Air 350 cabin presents a stark contrast to the more utilitarian aspects of typical turboprop aircraft, presenting instead a world-class, luxurious, and comfortable space for passengers.
The cabin accommodates up to nine passengers, excluding the cockpit crew. The square-oval design maximizes head and shoulder room for passengers.
The seating is plush and well-appointed, configured in a club layout. All seats are fully adjustable and can be reclined. The seat material is a high-quality leather that not only provides a classy look but also enhances durability. Each seat also features individual seat controls for lighting and cabin temperature.
The cabin also has tables that fold out from the sidewalls. Overhead, the cabin has ample storage compartments. The noise level is also impressively low for a turboprop.
The aircraft comes with an entertainment system that includes individual monitors and audio plugs. Additionally, the cabin is WiFi enabled.
The cabin features a fully enclosed lavatory located aft of the cabin.
The King Air 350 also features an emergency oxygen system, comprising of drop-down masks for each occupant.

3:18 - Cockpit
The Beechcraft King Air 350 cockpit is a testament to Beechcraft's dedication to incorporating cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly design. The Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite is a prime example of this integration, providing pilots with a plethora of intuitive, easily accessible flight tools.
The layout is spacious and ergonomic, with every control, switch, and dial placed with the pilot's convenience in mind. The seats are comfortable and adjustable, allowing for lengthy flight operations without causing fatigue. Visibility from the cockpit is also quite impressive, with large windows offering a panoramic view of the surroundings.
Central to the cockpit is the avionics suite, equipped with four 14-inch, high-resolution touchscreen displays. The Pro Line Fusion suite also comes with standard synthetic vision technology.
The touchscreen displays are highly responsive and feature intuitive graphical icons.
The cockpit is also equipped with advanced communication and navigation systems, including VHF and HF radios, GPS, and an autopilot system.
In terms of safety, the cockpit features the latest in active and passive systems. The Pro Line Fusion avionics suite includes a robust Traffic Collision Avoidance System.
Another critical safety system in the cockpit is the Terrain Awareness and Warning System. The aircraft's Weather Radar system plays a crucial role in maintaining safety during flight.

6:20 - Engine and Performance
Talking about performance, the Beechcraft King Air 350 is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A engines. Each engine generates a substantial 1,050 shaft horsepower. These powerful engines allow the King Air 350 to achieve an impressive maximum cruise speed of 312 knots, making it one of the fastest turboprop aircraft in its class. At 300 knots in the high-20s, it burns around 95 gallons of fuel per hour; reduce speed into the mid-200s and the burn rate drops to less than 60 gallons per hour.
With its fuel-efficient engines and a fuel capacity of approximately 540 gallons or 2,042 liters, the aircraft boasts a maximum range of approximately 1,806 nautical miles or 3,345 kilometers with reserves.
Moreover, the King Air 350 exhibits superior short-field performance, capable of operating from runways as short as 3,300 feet or 1,000 meters. On top of that, the landing distance is 2,700 feet or 820 meters.
The rate of climb is 2,700 feet or 820 meters per minute. This quick ascent capability allows the King Air 350 to reach its service ceiling of 35,000 feet or 10,670 meters in a timely manner.
And finally, in terms of weight specifications, the aircraft has a maximum net payload of 2,500 lbs or 1,134 kg and a full-fuel payload of 1,500 lbs or 680 kg.

9:15 - Purchase Price and Operating Cost
The base purchase price for a new Beechcraft King Air 350 is $7 million before options, and the charter price is estimated at $2,500 to $4,000 per hour. While the total yearly fixed cost is roughly $200,000 to $300,000, the average hourly operating cost is estimated at $1,500 to $2,000.

9:40 - Outro

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