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Il-78 Midas vs King Air 90

Il-78 Midas vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 850 vs 494 km/h, range 7,300 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 210,000 vs 5,352 kg, built 53 vs 3,100 units.

Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-78 Midas
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
Il-78 Midas King Air 90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1984 1964
Number produced 53 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 300.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 13.8 m
Height 14.8 m 4.7 m
Length 46.6 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 7,300 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 210,000 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 72,000 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,020 kgf 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or King Air 90?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 356 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-78 Midas or King Air 90?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-78 Midas or King Air 90?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-78 Midas or King Air 90?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-78 Midas or King Air 90?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-78 Midas or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 20 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-78 Midas or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.