BEECH VC-6A
(Photo: USAF Museum)
This Beech King Air 90, the "Lady Bird
Special", was the only one of it's type purchased by the USAF. It is a
ten-place turboprop executive transport with VIP interior. It features full
pressurization and all-weather navigation and de-icing equipment.
It was placed in service in early 1966 and was used to
transport President Lyndon Johnson and members of his family between Bergstrom AFB, TX,
near Austin, and the Johnson family ranch near Johnson City.
Currently, it is on display at the USAF Museum.
SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 50 ft. 3 in.
Length: 36 ft. 6 in.
Height: 14 ft. 8 in.
Weight: 9,705 lbs. max.
Armament: None
Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20 turboprop of 550 hp.
ea.
Crew: Two
Cost: $436,000
Serial number: 66-7943
C/N: LJ 320
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 256 mph.
Range: 1,400 miles
Service Ceiling: 32,900
ft.
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