AC-130 vs King Air 90
Overview
The AC-130 and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 669 km/h for the AC-130 vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The AC-130 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The AC-130 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the AC-130 is 13:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The AC-130 has been produced in 21 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 3 years before the AC-130 (1964 vs 1967).
| American gunship, deployed in Vietnam and Iraq wars, known for long duration, low-level ground attack and close air support missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $150 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 162.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 669 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 33,063 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 915 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AC-130 or King Air 90?
The AC-130 is faster with a maximum speed of 669 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or King Air 90?
The AC-130 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or King Air 90?
The AC-130 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or King Air 90?
The AC-130 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or King Air 90?
The AC-130 is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 4 years before the AC-130 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 21 units of the AC-130.