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Boeing 747 vs King Air 90

Boeing 747 vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 494 km/h, range 12,150 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 5,352 kg, built 1,574 vs 3,100 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
Boeing 747 King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Beechcraft
First flight 9 February 1969 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1970 1964
Number produced 1574 units 3100 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 13.8 m
Height 19.3 m 4.7 m
Length 70.6 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or King Air 90?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 6 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 1,574 units of the Boeing 747.