C-12 Huron

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C-12 Huron
C-12F Huron.
Description
Role	Liaison, VIP transport, special operations, support
Crew	2 (pilot, copilot) + 8 passengers
Dimensions
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
Weights
Empty	7,538 lb	3,419 kg
Loaded
Maximum take-off	12,500 lb	5,670 kg
Powerplant
Engines	2 Pratt & Whitney PW-PT61-42 turboprops
Power	850 hp each	630 kW
Performance
Maximum speed	339 mph	545 km/h
Ferry range	2,334 mi	3,756 km
Service ceiling	35,000 ft	10,670 m
Rate of climb

The C-12 Huron 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.

General characteristics

• 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

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External links

• [C-12 on globalsecurity.org]

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