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Boeing 707 vs King Air 90

Boeing 707 vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 494 km/h, range 5,400 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 5,352 kg, built 865 vs 3,100 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
Boeing 707 King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Beechcraft
First flight 15 July 1954 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1958 1964
Number produced 865 units 3100 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 13.8 m
Height 13.0 m 4.7 m
Length 46.4 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 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 Boeing 707.