Gannet vs King Air 90
The Gannet and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Fairey and Beechcraft respectively. Top speed is 417 km/h for the Gannet vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The Gannet has an operational range of 1,127 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The Gannet operates at altitudes up to 7,700 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 11,340 kg MTOW, the Gannet is 2.1x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg. The Gannet has been produced in 303 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The Gannet first flew 15 years before the King Air 90 (1949 vs 1964).
| British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairey |
| First flight | 19 September 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 303 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 44.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,127 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,340 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,421 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,890 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 626 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gannet or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gannet or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gannet or King Air 90?
The Gannet has a higher service ceiling at 7,700 meters (25,262 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gannet or King Air 90?
The Gannet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,340 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Gannet or King Air 90?
The Gannet is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gannet or King Air 90?
The Gannet entered service first in 1953, 11 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gannet or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 303 units of the Gannet.