The story
The Beech 1900 is the small-town airport's best friend — a 19-seat turboprop that connects communities too small for jets. If you've flown from a tiny airport with a one-room terminal, you've probably boarded one.
The small horizontal fins on the 1900's tail cone are 'stabilons', added to keep the tail working when the T-tail is blanked at high angles of attack. The 1900D also raised the roof for a stand-up cabin.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Beechcraft 1900D?
Long, slim King Air-style fuselage with a T-tail and small 'stabilon' fins on the rear fuselage. The 1900D adds a taller cabin roofline and extra fins on the tail.
What does a Beechcraft 1900D sound like?
PT6A whistle — quieter than most turboprops but still distinctive.
How fast is the Beechcraft 1900D?
Top speed is 280 kts.
How many passengers does the Beechcraft 1900D carry?
Up to 19. A typical layout is 19 (1-class).
How far can the Beechcraft 1900D fly?
Range is about 1,245 nmi (ferry).
How big is the Beechcraft 1900D?
It is 57 ft 8 in long and 57 ft 9 in across the wings.
When did the Beechcraft 1900D first fly?
Its first flight was in 1982.
How many Beechcraft 1900Ds have been built?
695 (all 1900 versions) built.
How rare is a Beechcraft 1900D in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first Beechcraft 1900D catch is worth 50 points.
