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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Beechcraft Baron

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Beechcraft Baron at a glance — top speed 841 vs 370 km/h, range 2,519 vs 1,745 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 2,313 kg, built 292 vs 6,884 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier IFull specs
Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft BaronFull specs
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I Beechcraft Baron
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Beechcraft
First flight 22 December 1998 29 February 1960
Year introduced 2001 1961
Number produced 292 units 6884 units
Average unit price $5 million $1 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 18.5 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 11.3 m
Height 4.7 m 3.0 m
Length 14.0 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 1,745 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 6,005 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 2,313 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 1,432 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 2 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 471 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a longer range at 2,519 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 40 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.