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Alizé vs King Air 90

Alizé vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 518 vs 494 km/h, range 2,500 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 5,352 kg, built 89 vs 3,100 units.

Breguet Alizé military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Alizé
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
Alizé King Air 90
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Beechcraft
First flight 6 October 1956 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1959 1964
Number produced 89 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 36.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 13.8 m
Height 5.0 m 4.7 m
Length 13.9 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 5,700 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,565 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alizé or King Air 90?
The Alizé is faster with a maximum speed of 518 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alizé or King Air 90?
The Alizé has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alizé or King Air 90?
The Alizé has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alizé or King Air 90?
The Alizé has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Alizé or King Air 90?
The Alizé is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alizé or King Air 90?
The Alizé entered service first in 1959, 5 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alizé or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 89 units of the Alizé.