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Jetstream 31 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Jetstream 31 vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 487 vs 533 km/h, range 1,260 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 6,954 vs 6,350 kg, built 386 vs 600 units.

British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild Metroliner
Specifications
Jetstream 31 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Swearingen
First flight 28 March 1980 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1982 1972
Number produced 386 units 600 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 25.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 14.1 m
Height 5.3 m 5.1 m
Length 14.4 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 487 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 1,260 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,954 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 4,360 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jetstream 31 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner?
The Jetstream 31 has a longer range at 1,260 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jetstream 31 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Jetstream 31 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Jetstream 31 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jetstream 31 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.