Il-78 Midas vs King Air 90
Overview
The Il-78 Midas and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-78 Midas vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The Il-78 Midas has an operational range of 7,300 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The Il-78 Midas operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 210,000 kg MTOW, the Il-78 Midas is 39:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The Il-78 Midas has been produced in 53 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 19 years before the Il-78 Midas (1964 vs 1983).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 53 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 | -- |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 210,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,005 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 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.