T-44A Pegasus

The T-44A "Pegasus" aircraft is a twin-engine, pressurized, fixed-wing monoplane whose mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots.  The multi-engine advanced pipeline progressed from the SNB/C-45, to the S2F/S-2, to the T-44. It is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to be a versatile and cost-effective training platform. The T-44 was based on the Beechcraft King Air and was used to train pilots in various skills, including basic flight, instrument flying, and navigation. The T-44 is known for its reliability and durability, and it is used for training for many years before being replaced by newer aircraft. Wing span: 50 feet 3 inches Length: 35 feet 6 inches Height: 14 feet 3 inches Speed: maximum: 245 knots Ceiling: 31,300 feet Range: maximum: 1,300 nautical miles