BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 100

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The Beechcraft King Air 100 is one of the most versatile turboprops on the market. An upgrade of the popular King Air 90, it boasts a larger seating capacity and greater wing area/span.

About this aircraft

• The Beechcraft King Air 100 was unveiled to the public in 1969.
• It usually seats six to seven people, with room for an eighth passenger in the enclosed lavatory.
• The baggage hold is relatively large considering the aircraft’s size, with room for 10 medium-sized bags.
• The King Air 100 is very economical, with a competitive price per hour compared to other private jets, making it ideal for affordable corporate or personal travel solutions.
• There have been two upgrades of the King Air 100: the A100 and B100.

Despite its small size, the King Air 100’s versatility and affordability make it a great charter aircraft for short-distance trips such as Los Angeles to San Francisco and Paris to Cannes.

Interior design

The King Air 100’s typical cabin layout consists of a four-seat club, one individual seat and a two-seat divan. A six-seat configuration features club seating and two single seats. An extra seat is available in the enclosed lavatory if required. The aircraft also features five cabin windows on each side – an increase on the King Air 90’s three per side.

Below are two typical configurations found on a Beechcraft King Air 100.

Interesting facts to learn before you fly

• The A100 and B100 upgrades offer improved performance over the King Air 100.
• An A100 can hit speeds of 270 mph and cruise for 1,852 km without stopping.
• Large windows fill the cabin with natural light and give passengers a great view.
• The cabin is shaped like a loaf of bread to provide extra shoulder room.

Technological features

The King Air 100 series is equipped with a Collins avionics suite as standard, giving the aircraft easier access to a wide range of airports.

The A100 upgrade is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 turboprop engines and comes with dual King Gold Crown avionics and a RCA AVQ-47 weather radar.

The King Air B100 has two Garrett TPE 331-6-252B turboprop engines driving Hartzell propellers. Standard equipment includes Collins radios and dual VHF 20 comms, dual VIR 30 navs, Collins ADF 60A, dual Collins TDR 90 transponders, a Sperry SPZ 200A flight director/autopilot system, and a Sperry Primus 300 CLR weather radar.

History

King Air 100 entered the market in 1969 following the success of the King Air 90. It was the first stretched King Air, with a cabin four feet longer than its predecessor. This, along with its larger wings, allowed for more seats inside the interior. The original King Air 100 had three-blade propellers and a maximum takeoff weight of 10,600 lbs.

The A100 replaced the 100 in 1971, with a four-blade propeller, increased fuel capacity and a greater maximum takeoff weight. To keep up with demand for the newly released King Air 200, A100s were upgraded to B100s and delivered over an eight-year period from 1976 to 1983 with a slightly faster cruise speed and more powerful engines.

Manufacturer

Headquartered in Kansas, American aircraft brand Beechcraft was originally part of Beech Aircraft Corporation. It later became a division of Raytheon and then Hawker Beechcraft, which built Beechcraft/Hawker business jets from 2006 to 2013.

After going bankrupt in 2012, the company emerged as Beechcraft Corporation and was acquired by Textron Aviation in 2014. Beechcraft discontinued the jet line but still offers parts and engineering support for existing aircraft.

Cost

King Air B100 costs up to $600,000 (USD). This is significantly less than competing jets like the King Air 200 and Pilatus PC-12, which can cost as much as $2.2 million.

Charter rates

Charter rates for the Beechcraft King Air 100 can vary greatly depending on the length of the journey you have planned, as well as the airports you decide to fly in and out of.

Contact our team to book a private charter flight on the Beechcraft King Air 100. For information on other private jets to charter, browse our list of available aircraft.

Wet lease rates

ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet lease rates for the Beechcraft King Air 100 can vary depending on the age of the aircraft, length of the lease term, the number of block hours being guaranteed and the average cycle ratio.