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“The King Air B200 dominated the ‘old normal’ market because of the sheer number of airplanes ... It is the single most prevalent block of turbine aircraft in history ... ”
350/360s were so close to B200 prices that we were advising B200 clients to take advantage of the narrow delta and purchase a 350 instead! The King Air 350 series is a LOT more airplane than the King Air 200 series. The most notable difference is that the 350 has a spacious interior that comfortably seats eight adults. I often hear people bring up that the 200 has seven seats, but two people are facing each other and have very little leg room and one is sitting on the side-facing potty, which is not ideal. Since the B200 and the 350 are typically flown single pilot, an additional passenger may occupy the co-pilot seat. In addition to the roomier interior and eight captain’s chairs (instead of five or six captain’s chairs in the B200), the King Air 350/360 has a higher gross weight and useful load.
The downside, especially for an owner/pilot, is that the 350 series necessitates a type rating to fly due to its higher gross weight.
MARCH 2024
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