Beechcraft / Textron Aviation
King Air 260
The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a modernized twin-turboprop light cabin aircraft powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines, delivering 1,100 shp each. It features the Collins Venue cabin management system, Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics, and a redesigned interior with increased headroom. The King Air 260 bridges the gap between the entry-level C90 and the larger 350-series, offering outstanding short-field performance and operating economy.
- Twin PT6A-52 engines, 1,100 shp each
- Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics
- Flat-floor pressurized cabin
- 9 passenger seats
- 1,720 nm range
- Single-pilot certified
King Air 260 key specifications
- Range
- 1,720 nm
- Cruise speed
- 310 kts
- Passengers
- up to 9
- Max take-off weight
- 12,500 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Turboprop
About the King Air 260
Introduced in 2021 in USA, the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation King Air 260 is a turboprop from the King Air family built for efficient operations, often from shorter or less-developed runways. It is one of the more recent designs in its class.
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. Use the comparisons below to see how the King Air 260 stacks up against similar aircraft, then request a tailored assessment.
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How the King Air 260 compares
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