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C-212 Aviocar vs King Air 90

C-212 Aviocar vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 494 km/h, range 835 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 5,352 kg, built 483 vs 3,100 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 AviocarFull specs
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90Full specs
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar King Air 90
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Beechcraft
First flight 26 March 1971 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1974 1964
Number produced 483 units 3100 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 13.8 m
Height 6.3 m 4.7 m
Length 16.2 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 835 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or King Air 90?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or King Air 90?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or King Air 90?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 10 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.