Beechcraft King Air 350i

The Super King Air 200 first flew in October 1972 and differed from the original King Air with a larger fuselage and a high “T” tail. The first deliveries of the Super King Air 200 also occurred in 1972 as the RU-21J for the US Army. In all, over 400 Super King Airs in various versions would be ordered for the US military under the common designation of C-12 Huron. The Model 200 was further developed during the mid-1980s into the Super King Air 300 series which featured better aerodynamics and more powerful engines. Until recently, The Super King Air 200 was used by the RAF as its multi-engine trainer and has now been replaced by the Embraer Phenom.

A highly modified version of the King Air 350i similar to the RAF’s Shadow or the MC-12 Liberty of the US Army is operated by the Flight Precision Ltd. The aircraft is used to validate flight paths, approach routes into airports and for aerial photography.

A King Air 350i from Flight Precision Ltd will be making its static debut at RIAT25 as part of our ‘Eyes in the Skies’ theme.

Photo Credit: FPL