Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Metroliner
| American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation. | |
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| 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 |
| American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
| First flight | 26 August 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 955 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 533 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner by Adrian Pingstone.