The performance edge the King Air community has been demanding is finally here — with a real, proven technology that's immediately ready to transform the capabilities of the 200 & 350 models.
King Air pilots are all familiar with the passive winglets that have been used for years, but those "blinglets" come with significant drawbacks — mainly the added wing structure and weight. That's where Tamarack comes in.
Introducing the all-new, state-of-the-art Performance SMARTWING™ technology. The lightweight wing extension, a composite winglet, and the autonomous load alleviation system work together to take King Air's performance, efficiency, and sustainability to new levels. A modern combination that completely redefines the idea and expectations of a winglet. Uncompromised aerodynamically, Performance SMARTWING™ technology helps to increase range, reduce fuel consumption, and maximize climb performance.
Using load sensors and an active camber surface that can respond in fractions of a second, Tamarack Performance SMARTWING™ technology automatically controls wing bending during turbulence and high-load events. The response is fully automatic, lightning-fast, requires no pilot action, and functions autonomously from all other aircraft systems. The result? Next-level efficiency and performance designed to take your King Air 200 & 350 the distance.
But what really sets this technology apart is its autonomous nature. It rapidly responds to changing and challenging aerodynamic conditions, making it the ultimate upgrade for all King Air 200 & 350 platforms. With up to 10% increased OEI climb gradients and 1.4-hour endurance improvements in hot conditions based on WAT alone, it truly is the next step in aviation technology.
Imagine getting your team in the air, ready for the next mission, regardless of elevation or weather conditions. Performance SMARTWING™ technology is specifically designed to help your fleet outperform the competition, from remote desert landscapes to rugged mountain ranges around the globe.
Easily installed onto any King Air 200 or 350, once you begin flying missions with Performance SMARTWING™ tech, you'll wonder how you ever flew without it. Our team of engineers has included enhanced safety features that ensure redundancy, efficacy, and continuity of function no matter the mission's challenges.
Flying a King Air 200 or 350 equipped with Performance SMARTWING™ technology means adding significantly more time to your flight plan, gathering critical intel, and accomplishing the mission without interruption. It gets you to altitude faster and keeps you there longer, all while providing smoother flights for passengers and sensitive equipment. The increased loiter time means there's no limit to what you can achieve.
More Weight. More Potential. By increasing Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW), you're also increasing the versatility and profitability of your King Air 200 & 350 aircraft. Imagine being able to carry additional passengers on every flight, no matter the destination or weather conditions. Combine that with the increased fuel efficiency Performance SMARTWING™ technology provides, and your operational savings and earnings significantly increase.
The value proposition is undeniable: whether operating a fleet, providing contractor support, or flying as a government operator — Performance SMARTWING™ technology ensures you get the most investment return every time you fly. There's no denying it; more matters. Get more out of your existing fleet with the capacity to carry the additional loads and fuel you need to get the job done.
At 2' 3.5" in wing extension with Performance SMARTWING™ technology and an additional 4' 7" in wing span, nothing takes you further than a safe flight. Performance SMARTWING™ technology is the pinnacle of aviation design, engineering, and craftsmanship. Each element is meticulously tested to ensure your aircraft, passengers, and valuable equipment are safe and secure. That peace of mind starts with the incredible ride-smoothing benefit only a King Air 200 or 350 equipped with Performance SMARTWING™ technology can provide. Turbulence events are dramatically dampened with our exclusive autonomous ride-smoothing feature. There's another benefit to Performance SMARTWING™ ride-smoothing: decreased drag. Combined with increased climb gradients, this equates to fuel savings that quickly add up.
Departing from Spokane International Airport (KGEG) on October 15, the modified experimental King Air 350 flew to Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) nonstop, covering 2,032.8 nm in 7 hours, 46 minutes, according to the company. On the return trip westbound, on October 22, the King Air 350 covered 1,770.7 nm from KORL to Henderson Executive Airport (KHDN) in Nevada in 8 hours 8 minutes (with a stop in Albuquerque, New Mexico).
Additionally, King Air 200 with SMARTWING™ technology was able to fly 6 hours and 13 minutes straight and landed with additional fuel. The King Air 200 on average can fly 1,500 nautical miles, and in this case, the total mileage was 1,730 nautical miles total. For more information about this record setting flight check out our full article here.
Tamarack's Performance SMARTWING™ technology is the ultimate upgrade for any King Air 200 or 350 platform. Designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency and stability, you'll get to altitude faster and enjoy smoother flights with less turbulence and drag while significantly increasing the range of every flight. While Tamarack is still in the market survey stage of wide-scale development, They are actively working with (primarily military) prospective customers to validate the product market fit.
To learn more about supporting our pre-production sales, please reach out to our sales director, Eric Cunningham: Eric.Cunningham@tamarackaero.com
