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A-40 Mermaid vs King Air 90

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-40 Mermaid
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
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Specifications
A-40 Mermaid King Air 90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Beechcraft
First flight 8 December 1986 1 January 1964
Year introduced -- 1964
Number produced 2 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 200.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 13.8 m
Height 11.0 m 4.7 m
Length 43.8 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight -- kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 2 x 626 kW
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Overview

The A-40 Mermaid and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 800 km/h for the A-40 Mermaid vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The A-40 Mermaid has an operational range of 4,100 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The A-40 Mermaid operates at altitudes up to 9,700 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 86,000 kg MTOW, the A-40 Mermaid is 16:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.

The A-40 Mermaid has been produced in 2 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 22 years before the A-40 Mermaid (1964 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or King Air 90?
The A-40 Mermaid is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or King Air 90?
The A-40 Mermaid has a longer range at 4,100 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or King Air 90?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher service ceiling at 9,700 meters (31,824 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or King Air 90?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 86,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or King Air 90?
The A-40 Mermaid is longer at 43.8 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.