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CN-235 vs King Air 350

CN-235 vs King Air 350 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 578 km/h, range 4,355 vs 3,345 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 6,804 kg, built 354 vs 4,442 units.

Specifications
CN-235 King Air 350
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Beechcraft
First flight 11 November 1983 13 September 1988
Year introduced 1988 1990
Number produced 354 units 4442 units
Average unit price $25 million $7.8 million
Wing area 59.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 17.7 m
Height 8.2 m 4.4 m
Length 21.4 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 578 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 3,345 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 6,804 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 4,516 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 783 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or King Air 350?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or King Air 350?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or King Air 350?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or King Air 350?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the King Air 350 at $7.8 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or King Air 350?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 2 years before the King Air 350 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.