E-8 Joint STARS vs King Air 90
Overview
The E-8 Joint STARS and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing/Northrop Grumman and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-8 Joint STARS vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The E-8 Joint STARS has an operational range of 6,821 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The E-8 Joint STARS operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 152,407 kg MTOW, the E-8 Joint STARS is 28:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in 17 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 30 years before the E-8 Joint STARS (1964 vs 1994).
| American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,821 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,177 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-8 Joint STARS or King Air 90?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 359 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 90?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 90?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 90?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 90?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 32 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 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.