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Hawker 800 vs King Air 90

Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
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Specifications
Hawker 800 King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1983 1964
Number produced 650 units 3100 units
Average unit price $13.8 million --
Wing area -- m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 13.8 m
Height 5.5 m 4.7 m
Length 15.6 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,114 kgf 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or King Air 90?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 336 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or King Air 90?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or King Air 90?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or King Air 90?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or King Air 90?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 19 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.