Il-80 vs King Air 90
The Il-80 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-80 vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The Il-80 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The Il-80 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 208,000 kg MTOW, the Il-80 is 39:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg. The Il-80 has been produced in 4 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 23 years before the Il-80 (1964 vs 1987).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 5 March 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
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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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 59.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 208,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 13,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 626 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-80 or King Air 90?
The Il-80 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-80 or King Air 90?
The Il-80 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-80 or King Air 90?
The Il-80 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-80 or King Air 90?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-80 or King Air 90?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-80 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 28 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-80 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.