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Blackhawk Expands XP67A to King Air 300s
345 Knot Cruise Speed Expected From Engine Upgrade
Blackhawk is expanding its XP67A engine upgrade program for the King Air 350 to the King Air 300. (Photo: Blackhawk)
Blackhawk is expanding its XP67A engine upgrade program for the King Air 350 to the King Air 300. (Photo: Blackhawk)

Blackhawk Modifications is expanding its XP67A engine upgrade program for the King Air 350 to the King Air 300, the company announced on Tuesday at EAA AirVenture. The program pairs the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) 1,200-shp PT6A-67A engine with the MT 5-blade composite propeller to deliver increased performance, noise abatement, and weight reduction. Blackhawk now has a King Air 300 registered in the experimental category and will begin certification efforts next month.