Beechcraft King Air C90 vs ATR 42-600
Textron Aviation · ATR
Quick answer
Beechcraft King Air C90 vs ATR 42-600: ATR 42-600 wins on more measurable specs (3 of 5 categories). Beechcraft King Air C90 has 1,260 NM range and 272 kt cruise. ATR 42-600 has 735 NM range and 275 kt cruise.
Head-to-head specs
Beechcraft King Air C90
Entry-level King Air variant popular for owner-operators. Good stepping stone from piston twins to turboprop operations.
Full Beechcraft King Air C90 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 C90 or ATR 42-600?
ATR 42-600 cruises faster — Beechcraft King Air C90 at 272 kt vs ATR 42-600 at 275 kt.
Which has longer range?
Beechcraft King Air C90 flies farther — Beechcraft King Air C90 1,260 NM vs ATR 42-600 735 NM.
Do both require a type rating?
Beechcraft King Air C90: 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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