The Beech 60 Royal Turbine Duke is a turboprop conversion of the original B60 Duke pressurized twin, representing one of general aviation's most ambitious aftermarket modifications. First flown in its original piston form on December 29, 1966, the Royal Turbine conversion transforms the low-wing twin into a high-performance turboprop capable of 290 knots at FL270. The modification replaces the original 380-horsepower Lycoming TIO-541 engines with 525-horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprops, maintaining the aircraft's club seating configuration and 60-foot wingspan. Originally manufactured by Beechcraft, the conversion is performed by Rocket Engineering of Spokane, Washington.
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| AEROSMITH AVIATION LLC | 1974 | P-282 | GA | ABC827 |