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Beechcraft

Beechcraft King Air B90

BE9L
Light Twin TurbopropDiscontinued1964–1970
Range
1,185 NM · 2,195 km
MTOW
4,377 kg
Cruise
219 kt · 406 km/h
Seats
10
10 seats (pilot included)
Used price
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The Beechcraft King Air B90 is a light twin turboprop produced between 1964 and 1970. It has a range of 1185 nm, a cruise speed of 219 kt (406 km/h), 10 seats (pilot included).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
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FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
502

The King Air B90 (1968 to 1970) is the last pre-C90 version: maximum takeoff weight of 9,650 lb (4,377 kg), 350 lb above the A90, with a longer wingspan. This page also covers the 65-90 (1964, PT6A-6 turboprops) and the 65-A90 (1966, PT6A-20), certified under the same FAA TCDS 3A20. Serial numbers run from LJ-1 to LJ-501.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engine
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20 (the original 65-90 used the PT6A-6)

Cabin and comfort

Galley
No
Lavatory
Yes
Number of windows
8
Typical configuration
Club 4 Lavatory Aft
Flat floor
No
Cabin volume
245 cu ft
Differential pressurization
5 psi
Total baggage volume
54 cu ft

Avionics and engines

Engines
2× P&W PT6A-20

Operating costs

Detailed specs pending

External dimensions

Overall length
10.82 m
Wingspan
15.32 m
Height
4.34 m
Wing area
27.31 m²

Weights & fuel

Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
4,377 kg
Fuel capacity
1,454 L
Fuel capacity
2,603 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone10 seats (pilot included)Club 4 Lavatory Aft

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✗ no stand-up height
1,45 m1,42 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
3,84 m long
Length
3.84 m
Width
1.42 m
Height
1.45 m
Volume
245 cu ft
Baggage
54 cu ft

History

End of production - 1970

1970

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Beechcraft King Air B90?

The maximum range is 1185 nm (1,185 NM · 2,195 km).

How fast is the Beechcraft King Air B90?

Cruise speed is 219 kt, equivalent to 406 km/h.

How many passengers does the Beechcraft King Air B90 seat?

The Beechcraft King Air B90 has 10 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 9 passengers.