Aircraft Type
Beechcraft 1900 “Regional Workhorse”
The Beechcraft 1900 is a high-performance regional turboprop aircraft designed for short-haul passenger and cargo transportation, particularly in challenging regional and commuter aviation markets with smaller airports.
Renowned for its reliability and ability to operate in harsh environments with unpaved runways and extreme weather conditions, making it a workhorse for regional airlines and charter services
The Beechcraft 1900 is widely used by many regional airlines and has been a critical link for connecting smaller communities to major air transportation networks, often serving as a lifeline in remote areas with limited infrastructure
Cabin Environment
How the Beechcraft 1900 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
16.24 m
Length
16.56 m
Wingspan
4.42 m
Height
Performance
2,776 km
Range
528 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A
Engines
Beechcraft Family
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How It Compares
vs. Saab 340
✓Slightly longer range (2776 km vs 2037 km)
✗Smaller passenger capacity (19 vs 34 passengers)
vs. Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
✓Similar passenger capacity (19 passengers)
✗Slightly shorter range (2776 km vs 2963 km for the Embraer)
vs. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
✓Compact size and suitable for regional routes
✗Lower passenger capacity (19 vs up to 76 passengers for Q400)