Jetstream 31 vs Metroliner
Overview
The Jetstream 31 and the Metroliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Fairchild Swearingen respectively.
Top speed is 487 km/h for the Jetstream 31 vs 533 km/h for the Metroliner. The Jetstream 31 has an operational range of 1,260 km vs 1,100 km for the Metroliner. The Metroliner operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,620 m for the Jetstream 31.
The Jetstream 31 has been produced in 386 units vs 600 for the Metroliner. The Metroliner first flew 11 years before the Jetstream 31 (1969 vs 1980).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 28 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
| First flight | 26 August 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 25.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 487 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,260 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,954 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,360 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 336 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 533 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,963 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Jetstream 31 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the Jetstream 31's 487 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jetstream 31 or Metroliner?
The Jetstream 31 has a longer range at 1,260 km compared to the Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jetstream 31 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jetstream 31 or Metroliner?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Jetstream 31 or Metroliner?
The Jetstream 31 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jetstream 31 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 10 years before the Jetstream 31 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jetstream 31 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.