RNZAF using King Air 350i fleet to bridge ISR capability gap

Two of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF’s) four sensor pod-equipped Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft were signed off in February to perform operational intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in addition to their existing crew training roles. The two ‘pod’ aircraft (serials NZ2351 and NZ2352) are operated by No 42 Squadron at RNZAF Base Ohakea, near Palmerston North on New Zealand's North Island, alongside a pair of unmodified ‘slicks’ (serials NZ2350 and NZ2353) for training and utility purposes.