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EF-111 Raven vs King Air 90

Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
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Specifications
EF-111 Raven King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1977 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1981 1964
Number produced 42 units 3100 units
Average unit price $65 million --
Wing area 48.8 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 13.8 m
Height 5.0 m 4.7 m
Length 23.5 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 3,220 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 39,680 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 24,230 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,390 kgf 2 x 626 kW
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Overview

The EF-111 Raven and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Beechcraft respectively.

The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 4.8:1 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 7.4:1 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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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.