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King Air C90GTx

King Air C90GTx exterior

Overview

The Beechcraft King Air C90GTx is a light twin-turboprop that pairs pressurised cabin comfort with the ability to use shorter and rougher runways than a jet. Seating up to six or seven, it is a popular step up from single-engine turboprops for business and safari charter, offering twin-engine reassurance and a proven, economical platform. Across Africa the C90 is a dependable choice for regional trips that value comfort without the cost of a jet.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Beechcraft (Textron Aviation), 1971-present.

Passengers
up to 6
Cruise speed
463 km/h
250 kt
Range
1,852 km
1,000 NM
Min runway
0.91 km
3,000 ft
Ceiling
9,144 m
30,000 ft
Baggage
1.5 m3
Airstrips
Paved & unpaved
King Air C90GTx cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
1971-present
Number produced
4,000+ (C90 series)
Max take-off weight
4,581 kg
Max payload
950 kg
Empty weight
3,175 kg
Crew
1-2
Engines
2 x P&WC PT6A-135A turboprops
Wingspan
15.32 m
Length
10.82 m

Chartering the King Air C90GTx in Africa

For charter across Africa, the King Air C90GTx is typically positioned from its home base to your departure airport, flown to your destination, and returned afterwards — the estimate you see on a route search already accounts for this full rotation. Whether it suits a given trip depends on the runway at each end, the distance, and how many seats you need. Search any route to see a live estimate for the King Air C90GTx alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

Images are representative of the aircraft type — the actual aircraft, cabin layout and interior finish depend on the operating carrier. Specifications are typical planning figures for charter use and vary by individual aircraft configuration. Charter prices are computed estimates confirmed by the operating carrier through the inquiry process.