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Be-6 Madge vs King Air 90

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-6 Madge
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge King Air 90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1949 1 January 1964
Year introduced -- 1964
Number produced 123 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 120.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 13.8 m
Height 7.6 m 4.7 m
Length 23.5 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 operates at altitudes up to 7,574 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge. At 29,000 kg MTOW, the Be-6 Madge is 5.4x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The Be-6 Madge first flew 15 years before the King Air 90 (1949 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or King Air 90?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or King Air 90?
The Be-6 Madge has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or King Air 90?
The Be-6 Madge is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.