What is beechcraft 99?

The Beechcraft 99 is a twin-engine, turbo-prop aircraft manufactured by Beechcraft Corporation. It was produced between 1968 to 1986. It was designed as a regional aircraft, capable of carrying up to 15 passengers and 2 crew members. The 99 was a stretched version of the earlier model, the Beechcraft 90, with a 10-foot longer fuselage. It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 engines. The aircraft has a range of approximately 1,000 miles and a cruise speed of around 240 mph. Its main competitors were the Dornier 228 and the Swearingen Metro. The Beechcraft 99 was also used by some military organizations around the world for transport and training purposes. Overall, it was a reliable and efficient aircraft widely used by regional airlines for many years.