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The Beechcraft Model 99 is a civilian aircraft produced by the Beechcraft. It is also known as the Beech 99 Airliner and the Commuter 99. The 99 is a twin-engine, unpressurised, 17-seat/15-passenger turboprop aircraft, derived from the earlier Beechcraft King Air and Queen Air, using the wings of the Queen Air, and the engines and nacelles of the King Air, and sub-systems from both, and with a unique nose structure used only on the 99. It was designed in the 1960s as a replacement for the Beechcraft Model 18 and its first flight was in July 1966. | The Beechcraft Model 99 is a civilian aircraft produced by the Beechcraft. It is also known as the Beech 99 Airliner and the Commuter 99. The 99 is a twin-engine, unpressurised, 17-seat/15-passenger turboprop aircraft, derived from the earlier Beechcraft King Air and Queen Air, using the wings of the Queen Air, and the engines and nacelles of the King Air, and sub-systems from both, and with a unique nose structure used only on the 99. It was designed in the 1960s as a replacement for the Beechcraft Model 18 and its first flight was in July 1966. | ||
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General characteristics | General characteristics | ||
Crew: One | Crew: One | ||
Capacity: Normally 15 passengers (8-seat 'Business Executive' model available) | Capacity: Normally 15 passengers (8-seat 'Business Executive' model available)http://wiki.flightgear.org/Portal:Developer | ||
Length: 44 ft 6¾ in (13.58 m) | Length: 44 ft 6¾ in (13.58 m) | ||
Wingspan: 45 ft 10½ in (13.98 m) | Wingspan: 45 ft 10½ in (13.98 m) | ||