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''C-12F Huron.''
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| Role | Liaison, VIP transport, special operations, support |
| Crew | 2 (pilot, copilot) + 8 passengers |
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| Length | 43 ft 9 in | 13.3 m |
| Wingspan | 54 ft 6 in | 16.61 m |
| Height | 15 ft | 4.6 m |
| Wing area | 303 ft² | 28.15 m² |
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| Empty | 7,538 lb | 3,419 kg |
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| Maximum take-off | 12,500 lb | 5,670 kg |
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| Engines | 2 Pratt & Whitney PW-PT61-42 Turboprop s |
| Power | 850 hp each | 630 kW |
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| Maximum speed | 339 mph | 545 km/h |
| Ferry range | 2,334 mi | 3,756 km |
| Service ceiling | 35,000 ft | 10,670 m |
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The is the military version of the
Beechcraft King Air , used by the
United States Air Force ,
United States Army , and the
United States Navy . These aircraft are used for various duties, including embassy support, medical evacuation, passenger and light cargo. The A, B, C, D and E models are based on the King Air A200, while the later versions are based on the B200.
The U.S. Navy version (C-12F) provides logistics support between Navy air stations. Powered by two PT-6A-42 turboprop engines, the C-12F can deliver a total payload of up to 4,215 lb (1,900 kg). The cabin can readily accommodate cargo, passengers or both. It is also equipped to accept litter patients in medical evacuation missions.
- Primary Function: Passenger and cargo airlift
- Contractor: Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formally Beech Aircraft )
- Unit Cost: $2 million
- Propulsion: Two Pratt & Whitney PT-6A-42 Turboprop engines; 850 shaft horsepower (630 kW) each
- Length: 43 ft 10 in (13.3 m)
- Height : 15 ft (4.6 m)
- Weight: Max. gross, take-off: 15,000 lb (6,750 kg)
- Cruising Speed: Max.: 294 knots (334 mph, 544 km/h)
- Ceiling: 35,000 ft (10,700 m)
- Range: 1,974 nautical miles (3,658 km)
- Crew: Two
- Armament: None
- Date deployed: 1994
- Predecessor: Beechcraft C-6 Ute
- Successor: Cessna C-35 Citation
