EC-130 Commando Solo vs King Air 90
Overview
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 | -- |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,119 kW ◉ |
| 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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