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EC-130 Commando Solo vs King Air 90

EC-130 Commando Solo vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 671 vs 494 km/h, range 4,300 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 74,389 vs 5,352 kg, built 14 vs 3,100 units.

Lockheed Martin EC-130 Commando Solo military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-130 Commando Solo
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
EC-130 Commando Solo King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1957 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1975 1964
Number produced 14 units 3100 units
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 40.3 m 13.8 m
Height 11.8 m 4.7 m
Length 29.7 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 671 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 4,300 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 74,389 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 34,274 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,474 kW 2 x 626 kW
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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.