A310 MRTT vs King Air 90
The A310 MRTT and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Beechcraft respectively. Top speed is 978 km/h for the A310 MRTT vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The A310 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 163,998 kg MTOW, the A310 MRTT is 31:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg. The A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 39 years before the A310 MRTT (1964 vs 2003).
| European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $108 million |
| American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 219.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 43.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 47.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 978 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 8,889 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 163,998 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 113,999 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,306 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 626 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A310 MRTT or King Air 90?
The A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 484 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A310 MRTT or King Air 90?
The A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the A310 MRTT or King Air 90?
The A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the A310 MRTT or King Air 90?
The A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the A310 MRTT or King Air 90?
The A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A310 MRTT or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 40 years before the A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A310 MRTT or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 6 units of the A310 MRTT.