A Royal Flying Doctor Service Beechcraft King Air 200 on short final, lifeline for remote Australia.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

A Royal Flying Doctor Service Beechcraft King Air 200 during take off , lifeline for remote Australia.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-AMR
ICAO Type BE20
Model King Air 200
Manufacturer Beechcraft
Airline Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)
Livery Royal Flying Doctor Service (Australia) rescue/medical livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42
Thrust 850 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine
Wingspan 16.61 m
Length 13.36 m
Height 4.57 m
MTOW 5,670 kg
Range 3,442 km
Capacity up to 13 passengers, typically configured for air ambulance/medical use
Cruise Speed 500 km/h
Noise Rating Stage 3, ~77 dB (approach, varies by cert.)

πŸ“ Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

πŸ“· Camera

Device FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR