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E-7 Wedgetail vs King Air 350

E-7 Wedgetail vs King Air 350 at a glance — top speed 853 vs 578 km/h, range 6,500 vs 3,345 km, max takeoff weight 77,600 vs 6,804 kg, built 15 vs 4,442 units.

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail King Air 350
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 2004 13 September 1988
Year introduced 2010 1990
Number produced 15 units 4442 units
Average unit price $400 million $7.8 million
Wing area 91.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.8 m 17.7 m
Height 12.5 m 4.4 m
Length 33.6 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 578 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 3,345 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 6,804 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg 4,516 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 2 x 783 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or King Air 350?
The E-7 Wedgetail is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the King Air 350's 578 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or King Air 350?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or King Air 350?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the King Air 350's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or King Air 350?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or King Air 350?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-7 Wedgetail or King Air 350?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the King Air 350 at $7.8 million.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1990, 20 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.