E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs King Air 90
Overview
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 966 km/h for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 155,128 kg MTOW, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO is 29:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has been produced in 16 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 23 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO (1964 vs 1987).
| American command-and-control aircraft, operative during the Cold War era, kept primarily for communications with U.S. nuclear forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 16 units |
| Average unit price | $141 million |
| American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 45.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 45.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 966 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 155,128 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 78,378 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,803 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or King Air 90?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 472 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or King Air 90?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or King Air 90?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or King Air 90?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 155,128 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or King Air 90?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is longer at 45.8 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 25 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 16 units of the E-6 Mercury TACAMO.