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EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA vs King Air 90

Boeing EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
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Specifications
EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1961 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1968 1964
Number produced 45 units 3100 units
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area 223.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 31.6 m 13.8 m
Height 12.7 m 4.7 m
Length 43.1 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 927 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 8,300 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 136,304 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 44,663 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,165 kgf 2 x 626 kW
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Overview

The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 927 km/h for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has an operational range of 8,300 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 136,304 kg MTOW, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is 25:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.

The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has been produced in 45 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA first flew 3 years before the King Air 90 (1961 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or King Air 90?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or King Air 90?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or King Air 90?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or King Air 90?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,304 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or King Air 90?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is longer at 43.1 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 4 years before the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 45 units of the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.