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E-8 Joint STARS vs King Air 350

E-8 Joint STARS vs King Air 350 at a glance — top speed 853 vs 578 km/h, range 6,821 vs 3,345 km, max takeoff weight 152,407 vs 6,804 kg, built 17 vs 4,442 units.

Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARS
Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Specifications
E-8 Joint STARS King Air 350
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1994 13 September 1988
Year introduced 1996 1990
Number produced 17 units 4442 units
Average unit price $250 million $7.8 million
Wing area 283.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 17.7 m
Height 13.0 m 4.4 m
Length 46.6 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 578 km/h
Operational range 6,821 km 3,345 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 152,407 kg 6,804 kg
Empty weight 77,564 kg 4,516 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,709 kgf 2 x 783 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 350?
The E-8 Joint STARS 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-8 Joint STARS or King Air 350?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 350?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the King Air 350's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 350?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 350?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 350?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the King Air 350 at $7.8 million.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1990, 6 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.