BEECH 1900D : introduction
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner: a versatile regional aircraft for passengers, freight and medical evacuationThe Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is a 19-seatturboprop regional aircraft, designed by the manufacturer Beechcraft primarily for passenger transport on short-haul and classic routes. Highly appreciated for its versatility, it is not only used for group flights, but can also be used for air cargo flights or medical evacuations (EVASAN), with the possibility of fitting up to six stretchers in the cabin.
Affectionately nicknamed “the minibus of the air”, the Beechcraft 1900 is particularly popular in remote areas, where it excels on short, unpaved runways. Its ability to operate in difficult conditions and its flexibility make it ideal for servicing remote areas or for specialized missions. The Beechcraft 1900’s range varies according to the number of passengers on board. With 18 to 19 passengers, it can cover distances equivalent to a flight between Paris and Nice or Paris and Toulouse. With 14 passengers, it can reach destinations such as Gdansk or Prague, while with just 9 passengers, it is capable of flying between Paris and Split. The Beechcraft 1900 exists in several versions: the C version (including the C-12J for military applications), the D version, and the King Air ExecLiner for civil versions. The original A version, launched in the early 1980s, was produced in triplicate and is currently in service in Bolivia. The Beechcraft 1900D, launched in 1991, is the most popular and best-produced version. It solved the problem of the C model’s low cabin, allowing passengers to stand upright, thanks to an enlarged fuselage. Although production of this version ceased in 2002, the Beechcraft 1900D remains very much in demand on the market, thanks to its robust performance, load capacity and reliability.
