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Airbus A319 CJ vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Beechcraft
First flight 25 August 1995 22 December 1998
Year introduced 1995 2001
Number produced 1499 units 292 units
Average unit price $80 million $5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 13.6 m
Height 11.8 m 4.7 m
Length 33.8 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 841 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 2,519 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 3,627 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 2 x 522 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the Beechcraft 390 Premier I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 841 km/h for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 2,519 km for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 292 for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $5M for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 3 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I (1995 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 6 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.