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The King Air 300 is an updated version of the successful B200 series, and it itself was replaced by the further improved King Air 350, the latest model in this long running and successful line of corporate and utility transports.

Design of an improved development of the successful King Air B200 began in August 1981, the 14 month design effort culminating in the first flight of the modernised 300 model in October the following year. Improvements to the B200 were many, with the main change being the installation of more powerful PT6A60A turboprops in place of the 42s of the earlier model. Other changes included reprofiled and more aerodynamically clean engine cowls and exhausts and extended wing leading edges, plus minor internal changes. Both empty and max takeoff weights were also increased.

The max weight was reduced for the 300LW or `Light Weight', intended to minimise the effects of weight based airways user fees, particularly in Europe. The 300AT was an airline pilot trainer.

The King Air 300 has been replaced by the 350, its major improvements being a stretched fuselage lengthened by 86cm (2ft 10in) and the addition of winglets. The latest member of the King Air family, it had its first flight in 1988, and has been in production since late 1989. The King Air 350C features a builtin airstair and a 132 x 132cm (52 x 52in) freight door. The 350 is also available in a range of special missions and military variants.

The `Super' prefix was dropped from the King Air name in 1996.

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Aircraft Type NBAA Range NM Cruise Speed DOC's per hour Seating Cabin H Cabin W Cabin L
300
243
$1089
6
4.7 ft
4.7 ft
4.7 ft
       
       
       

Powerplants

  300
Make  
Model  
Thrust  
Common TBO (hours)  

Performance

300 - Max cruising speed 583km/h (315kt), economical cruising speed 568km/h (307kt). Initial rate of climb 2844ft/min. Range with max fuel and reserves 3630km (1960nm). 300LW - Same except for max initial rate of climb 3277ft/min.

Weights

300 - Empty 3850kg (8490lb), max takeoff 6350kg (14,000lb). 300LW - Empty same, max takeoff 5670kg (12,500lb).

Dimensions

300 & 300LW - Wing span 16.61m (54ft 6in), length 13.36m (43ft 10in), height 4.37m (14ft 4in). Wing area 28.2m2 (303sq ft).

Capacity

300 - One or two pilots on flightdeck, with standard layout for six passengers in main cabin. Alternative high density seating for 15 (including pilot).

Production

219 King Air 300s were built when production ended in 1991. Production of the 300LW ceased in 1994 after 35 had been built.

Additional Information

 
300LW
300
Cabin Height (Feet)
4.8
4.8
Cabin Width (Feet)
4.5
4.5
Cabin Length (Feet)
16.7
16.7
Cabin Volume (Cubic Feet)
303
303
Door Height (Feet)
4.3
4.3
Door Width (Feet)
2.25
2.25
Baggage Volume Internal (Cubic Feet)
54
54
Baggage Volume External (Cubic Feet)
n/a
n/a
Seats - Executive
6
6
Maximum Take-off Weight (lbs)
12500
14000
Maximum Landing Weight (lbs)
12500
14000
Basic Operating Weight w/crew (lbs)
8950
8930
Usable Fuel (lbs)
3611
3611
Payload with Full Fuel (lbs)
39
1559
Maximum Payload (lbs)
2550
2570
Range - Seats Full (nm)
1480
1480
Maximum Range (nm)
1570
1570
Balance Field Length (feet)
3950
3950
Landing Distance (Factored) (feet)
4292
4292
Rate of Climb - ALL Engines (feet p/min)
3277
2844
Rate of Climb - One Engine Out (feet p/min)
1074
867
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)
320
320
Normal Cruise Speed (ktas)
312
312
Long Range Cruise Speed (ktas)
231
231
Service Ceiling at Maximum Weight (feet)
35000
35000
One Engine Inoperative Service Ceiling at Maximum Weight (feet)
23000
23000
Number of Engines
2
2
Engine Model
PT6A-60A
PT6A-60A
Engine Manufacturer
P & W Canada
P & W Canada
Hover In Ground Effect (feet)
n/a
n/a
Hover Out of Ground Effect (feet)
n/a
n/a