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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Jetstream 31

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Jetstream 31
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft British Aerospace
First flight 3 September 1982 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1984 1982
Number produced 695 units 386 units
Average unit price $5 million $8 million
Wing area -- m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 16.0 m
Height 4.7 m 5.3 m
Length 17.6 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 487 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 1,260 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg 6,954 kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 4,360 kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW 2 x 336 kW
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Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the Jetstream 31 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and British Aerospace respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 487 km/h for the Jetstream 31. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 km vs 1,260 km for the Jetstream 31. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the Jetstream 31.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 386 for the Jetstream 31. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs $8M for the Jetstream 31. The Jetstream 31 first flew 2 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1980 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Jetstream 31?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the Jetstream 31's 487 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Jetstream 31?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Jetstream 31?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the Jetstream 31's 6,954 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Jetstream 31?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Jetstream 31's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 entered service first in 1982, 2 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Jetstream 31?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in greater numbers with 695 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.