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King Air 250

The Beechcraft King Air 250 is a twin-turboprop in the popular 200-series, adding composite winglets and Hartzell composite propellers for improved climb, cruise, and hot-and-high performance. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines with the Collins Pro Line 21 cockpit, it seats up to nine and is a mainstay of corporate and charter fleets.

  • Twin-turboprop in the best-selling 200-series
  • Composite winglets and Hartzell composite props
  • Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines
  • Improved climb and hot-and-high performance
  • Collins Pro Line 21 avionics
  • Seats up to 9 in a stand-up cabin
Beechcraft / Textron Aviation King Air 250

King Air 250 key specifications

Range
1,720 nm
Cruise speed
310 kts
Passengers
up to 9
Max take-off weight
12,500 lb
Engines
2 × Turboprop
Overview

About the King Air 250

Introduced in 2011 in the United States, the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation King Air 250 is a turboprop from the King Air family built for efficient operations, often from shorter or less-developed runways. It is a current-generation design.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,720 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 310 knots. It seats up to 9 passengers and is powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines.

Its 1,720 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight. For buyers weighing the King Air 250, compare its specifications and operating profile against the closest alternatives below before requesting a quote.

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At a glance

Performance

Max Range
1,720 nm
Cruise Speed
310 kt
Max Seats
9
MTOW
12,500 lbs

Full specifications

Operator and certification details for the King Air 250, plus the complete performance, dimensions, weights and powerplant sheet — free with an account.

Country of Origin
United States
Engines
2 × Turboprop
Engine Model
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52
IFR Certified
Yes
Single-Pilot
Yes

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Value & depreciation

How a turboprop like the King Air 250 typically holds value — indicative, class-typical retention of a new example against age. Run your own year and hours in the valuation calculator for a specific estimate.

At 5 years
~77%
of typical new value retained
At 10 years
~60%
of typical new value retained
At 15 years
~46%
of typical new value retained

Indicative only — actual value depends on hours, maintenance-program status, avionics, condition and the current market.

Pricing & seller quotes

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Ownership & ROI calculator

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True cost per flight hour
Fully-burdened ownership cost from fuel to financing — free.
Five-year ROI projection
Revenue, EBITDA, equity, ROI, NPV & IRR modelled out five years.
Charter profitability
Private, hybrid and full-charter scenarios side by side.
Compare aircraft
Acquisition, cost/hour and ROI across multiple types.

How the King Air 250 compares

Side by side with the most similar turboprops.

Performance
Range
1,720 nm
1,720 nm
1,665 nm
1,730 nm
Cruise speed
310 kt
310 kt
320 kt
330 kt
Max speed
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Service ceiling
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Rate of climb
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Capacity & dimensions
Max seats
9
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6
6
Crew
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Max takeoff weight
12,500 lbs
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7,394 lbs
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Length
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Cabin height
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Powerplant
Engines
2 × Turboprop
2 × Turboprop
1 × Turboprop
1 × Turboprop
Engine model
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D

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