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EMB 121 Xingu vs King Air 90

EMB 121 Xingu vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 467 vs 494 km/h, range 1,230 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 5,352 kg, built 106 vs 3,100 units.

Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
EMB 121 Xingu King Air 90
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Beechcraft
First flight 10 October 1976 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1977 1964
Number produced 106 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 27.5 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 13.8 m
Height 4.8 m 4.7 m
Length 12.3 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 1,230 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 3,710 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 121 Xingu or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 467 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 121 Xingu or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 121 Xingu or King Air 90?
The EMB 121 Xingu 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 EMB 121 Xingu or King Air 90?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 121 Xingu or King Air 90?
The EMB 121 Xingu is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 121 Xingu or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 13 years before the EMB 121 Xingu which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 121 Xingu or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.