Beechcraft Queen Air
The Beechcraft Queen Air is a twin-engined light aircraft produced by Beechcraft in numerous versions from 1960 to 1978. Based upon the Twin Bonanza, with which it shared key components such as wings, engines, and tail surfaces, it had a larger fuselage, and served as the basis for the highly successful King Air series of turboprop aircraft. Its primary uses have been as a private aircraft, utility, and small commuter airliner. Production ran for 17 years.
| Queen Air | |
|---|---|
| Japan Air Self-Defense Force B-65 in 1994 | |
| Role | Utility aircraft Airliner |
| Designer | Beech Aircraft Corporation |
| First flight | August 28, 1958 |
| Introduction | 1960 |
| Status | In service |
| Produced | 1960-1978 |
| Number built | 930 |
| Developed from | Beechcraft Twin Bonanza |
| Developed into | Beechcraft King Air Beechcraft Model 99 |
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