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Beechcraft Baron vs King Air 90

Beechcraft Baron vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 494 km/h, range 1,745 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 5,352 kg, built 6,884 vs 3,100 units.

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🇺🇸 King Air 90Full specs
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1961 1964
Number produced 6884 units 3100 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.8 m
Height 3.0 m 4.7 m
Length 9.0 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 90?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 3 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or King Air 90?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 3,100 units of the King Air 90.