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An-71 Madcap vs King Air 90

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap King Air 90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Beechcraft
First flight 12 July 1985 1 January 1964
Year introduced -- 1964
Number produced 3 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 13.8 m
Height 9.2 m 4.7 m
Length 23.5 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range -- km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 2 x 626 kW
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The An-71 Madcap operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 32,100 kg MTOW, the An-71 Madcap is 6.0:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 21 years before the An-71 Madcap (1964 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or King Air 90?
The An-71 Madcap is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or King Air 90?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or King Air 90?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,100 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or King Air 90?
The An-71 Madcap is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.