The Beechcraft 1900 is a regional airliner which first flew on 3 September 1982. It is designed to fly up to 19 passengers on services as long as 707km (439 miles).
Powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67D turboprops, it is often used to connect small city airports to larger airline hubs. Very popular, the aircraft can be found all over the world.
Beechcraft 1900 Video
Following on from the last video about the Japanese Mitsubishi MC-20, this time we look at the American made Beechcraft 1900. This video runs for a little under 13 minutes and gives a good overview of the plane.
There is some great photography of the aircraft in service, as well as an overview of the systems and more. It’s pretty interesting and covers everything you might want to know.
A number of versions of the Beechcraft 1900 were built, with the 1900D model being the most popular. This version was modified so the cabin was taller, allowing passengers to stand up on board. Definitely an enhancement to people’s comfort!
Airlines gradually moved towards using jets for their regional services, with more seats on board. This led to a reduction in popularity of these smaller turboprops and production ended in 2002.
Overall Thoughts
There were 695 Beechcraft 1900 aircraft produced during the 20 years it was in production. Of this total, 439 were of the 1900D model with the stand up cabin. There are a couple of hundred still flying today.
Have you ever flown on this aircraft before? I certainly haven’t been on one, but considering how many were out there, there’s a good chance you might have. Thank you for reading and if you have any comments or questions, please leave them below.
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Featured image by Eugene Butler on JetPhotos via Wikimedia Commons.
