Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Jetstream 31

American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
Picture of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 3 September 1982
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 695 units
Average unit price $5 million
British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields.
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 386 units
Average unit price $8 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 17.6 m â—‰
Height 4.7 m â—‰
Length 17.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 530 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,733 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 955 kW â—‰
Wing area 25.0 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 487 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,954 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,360 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW â—‰

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Photo of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner by Adrian Pingstone.