ATL-2 Atlantique vs King Air 90
Overview
The ATL-2 Atlantique and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet Aviation and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 648 km/h for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The ATL-2 Atlantique operates at altitudes up to 9,150 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the ATL-2 Atlantique is 8.6x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 17 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique (1964 vs 1981).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Breguet Aviation |
| First flight | 8 May 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 215 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
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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 | 120.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 31.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,964 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,150 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 46,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,275 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 ATL-2 Atlantique or King Air 90?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or King Air 90?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or King Air 90?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or King Air 90?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or King Air 90?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 1 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 215 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.