EC-130 Commando Solo vs King Air 90
The EC-130 Commando Solo and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Beechcraft respectively. Top speed is 671 km/h for the EC-130 Commando Solo vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The EC-130 Commando Solo has an operational range of 4,300 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The EC-130 Commando Solo operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 74,389 kg MTOW, the EC-130 Commando Solo is 14:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg. The EC-130 Commando Solo has been produced in 14 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The EC-130 Commando Solo first flew 7 years before the King Air 90 (1957 vs 1964).
| American electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $150 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 626 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EC-130 Commando Solo or King Air 90?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is faster with a maximum speed of 671 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 177 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC-130 Commando Solo or King Air 90?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a longer range at 4,300 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC-130 Commando Solo or King Air 90?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC-130 Commando Solo or King Air 90?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 74,389 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the EC-130 Commando Solo or King Air 90?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is longer at 29.7 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EC-130 Commando Solo or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 11 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC-130 Commando Solo or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.