707 vs King Air 90

The 707 and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Beechcraft respectively. The 707 reaches 1,010 km/h — 2.0x the King Air 90's 494 km/h. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 28:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The 707 first flew 10 years before the King Air 90 (1954 vs 1964).

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Boeing 707 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 15 July 1954
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 865 units
Average unit price $35 million
American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward.
Beechcraft King Air 90 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 3100 units
Average unit price $-- million

707

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 44.5 m
Height 13.0 m
Length 46.4 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf
Wing area 26.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m
Height 4.7 m
Length 11.9 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 707 or King Air 90?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 516 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or King Air 90?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or King Air 90?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or King Air 90?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or King Air 90?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 707 or King Air 90?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 6 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 865 units of the 707.