EF-111 Raven vs King Air 90
Overview
The EF-111 Raven and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics/Grumman and Beechcraft respectively.
The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 4.8x the King Air 90's 494 km/h. The EF-111 Raven has an operational range of 3,220 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 39,680 kg MTOW, the EF-111 Raven is 7.4x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The EF-111 Raven has been produced in 42 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 13 years before the EF-111 Raven (1964 vs 1977).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics/Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $65 million |
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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 | 48.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,220 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 24,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,195 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 EF-111 Raven or King Air 90?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 1,856 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or King Air 90?
The EF-111 Raven has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or King Air 90?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the EF-111 Raven or King Air 90?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or King Air 90?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 17 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.