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E-4 NOAC vs King Air 90

E-4 NOAC vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 969 vs 494 km/h, range 12,600 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 374,850 vs 5,352 kg, built 4 vs 3,100 units.

Boeing E-4 NOAC military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-4 NOAC
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
E-4 NOAC King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1980 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1974 1964
Number produced 4 units 3100 units
Average unit price $223 million --
Wing area 510.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 59.7 m 13.8 m
Height 19.3 m 4.7 m
Length 70.5 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 969 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 12,600 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 374,850 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 190,000 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,814 kgf 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-4 NOAC or King Air 90?
The E-4 NOAC is faster with a maximum speed of 969 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-4 NOAC or King Air 90?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-4 NOAC or King Air 90?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-4 NOAC or King Air 90?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the E-4 NOAC or King Air 90?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-4 NOAC or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 10 years before the E-4 NOAC which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-4 NOAC or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.