Beechcraft King Air 350 vs ATR 42-600
Textron Aviation · ATR
Quick answer
Beechcraft King Air 350 vs ATR 42-600: Beechcraft King Air 350 wins on more measurable specs (3 of 5 categories). Beechcraft King Air 350 has 1,806 NM range and 312 kt cruise. ATR 42-600 has 735 NM range and 275 kt cruise.
Head-to-head specs
Beechcraft King Air 350
Premier turboprop business aircraft and military trainer variant. Workhorse for corporate aviation, air ambulance, and special missions worldwide.
Full Beechcraft King Air 350 guide →ATR 42-600
Smaller ATR variant for short regional routes. Common first turboprop airliner for regional airline pilots.
Full ATR 42-600 guide →Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Beechcraft King Air 350 or ATR 42-600?
Beechcraft King Air 350 cruises faster — Beechcraft King Air 350 at 312 kt vs ATR 42-600 at 275 kt.
Which has longer range?
Beechcraft King Air 350 flies farther — Beechcraft King Air 350 1,806 NM vs ATR 42-600 735 NM.
Do both require a type rating?
Beechcraft King Air 350: Type rating required. ATR 42-600: Type rating required.
Which is harder to fly?
Difficulty depends on transition experience. At least one of these requires a type rating, which involves a 4-6 week course in a Level D simulator.
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