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CP-107 Argus vs King Air 90

CP-107 Argus vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 507 vs 494 km/h, range 9,495 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 71,214 vs 5,352 kg, built 33 vs 3,100 units.

Canadair CP-107 Argus military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CP-107 Argus
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
CP-107 Argus King Air 90
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Beechcraft
First flight 27 March 1957 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1958 1964
Number produced 33 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 192.8 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 43.4 m 13.8 m
Height 12.4 m 4.7 m
Length 40.4 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 507 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 9,495 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 71,214 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 36,741 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,759 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CP-107 Argus or King Air 90?
The CP-107 Argus is faster with a maximum speed of 507 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CP-107 Argus or King Air 90?
The CP-107 Argus has a longer range at 9,495 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the CP-107 Argus or King Air 90?
The CP-107 Argus has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the CP-107 Argus or King Air 90?
The CP-107 Argus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 71,214 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the CP-107 Argus or King Air 90?
The CP-107 Argus is longer at 40.4 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CP-107 Argus or King Air 90?
The CP-107 Argus 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 CP-107 Argus or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 33 units of the CP-107 Argus.