EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA vs King Air 90
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).
| American electronic surveillance and relay aircraft, involved largely in Cold War and Space Race-era operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 45 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 | 223.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 43.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 136,304 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 44,663 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,041 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 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.