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Profile: KA350 King Air
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The KA350 King Air is a multi-purpose modern twin-engine turboprop, operated by No. 32 Squadron based at RAAF Base East Sale. The 12 King Airs are used largely for training of Air Force Mission Air Crew and Navy Aviation Warfare Officers at the Air Mission Training School. However, the aircraft also provides Air Force with flexible light passenger and cargo transport capabilities.
More regularly, Australia sends the fleet members as its representative to Operation Solania, an international effort to detect and police illegal fishing in the South Pacific. It’s also something of a workhorse: first acquired in 2003, the fleet chalked up 30,000 flying hours in 2011 and 50,000 in 2015.
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Last seen: April 2022, providing air support to multinational forces during the annual Bersama Shield field training exercise hosted by Malaysia.
First delivered: 2003
Number in fleet: 8
Career highlight: In 2021, the RAAFs KA350s supported Talisman Sabre 21 for the first time. During the second week of the three-week exercise, No. 32 Squadron’s TS21 detachment flew 42 flights to transport 84 personnel and has recorded a 100 per cent completion rate.
Manufacturer: Beechcraft
Wingspan: 17.7m
Range: 3,400km / 1,800nm
Capacity: Two pilots, up to eight passengers
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