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E-1 Tracer vs King Air 90

E-1 Tracer vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 383 vs 494 km/h, range 1,666 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 12,066 vs 5,352 kg, built 88 vs 3,100 units.

Grumman E-1 Tracer military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-1 Tracer
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
E-1 Tracer King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Beechcraft
First flight 17 December 1956 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1960 1964
Number produced 88 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 47.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 13.8 m
Height 5.1 m 4.7 m
Length 13.8 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 1,666 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,066 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 9,361 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-1 Tracer or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the E-1 Tracer's 383 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-1 Tracer or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the E-1 Tracer's 1,666 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-1 Tracer or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the E-1 Tracer's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-1 Tracer or King Air 90?
The E-1 Tracer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,066 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the E-1 Tracer or King Air 90?
The E-1 Tracer is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-1 Tracer or King Air 90?
The E-1 Tracer entered service first in 1960, 4 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-1 Tracer or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 88 units of the E-1 Tracer.