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Beechcraft Baron vs King Air 350

Beechcraft Baron vs King Air 350 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 578 km/h, range 1,745 vs 3,345 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 6,804 kg, built 6,884 vs 4,442 units.

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🇺🇸 Beechcraft BaronFull specs
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🇺🇸 King Air 350Full specs
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron King Air 350
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960 13 September 1988
Year introduced 1961 1990
Number produced 6884 units 4442 units
Average unit price $1 million $7.8 million
Wing area 18.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 17.7 m
Height 3.0 m 4.4 m
Length 9.0 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 578 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 3,345 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 6,804 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 4,516 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 783 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 208 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a longer range at 3,345 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 350?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 29 years before the King Air 350 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 350?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 4,442 units of the King Air 350.