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Jetstream 41 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Jetstream 41 vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 547 vs 533 km/h, range 1,433 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 10,886 vs 6,350 kg, built 100 vs 600 units.

British Aerospace Jetstream 41 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 41Full specs
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild MetrolinerFull specs
Specifications
Jetstream 41 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Swearingen
First flight 25 September 1991 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1992 1972
Number produced 100 units 600 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 18.4 m 14.1 m
Height 5.5 m 5.1 m
Length 19.3 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 547 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 1,433 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,886 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 6,416 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,230 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jetstream 41 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Jetstream 41 is faster with a maximum speed of 547 km/h compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 533 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jetstream 41 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Jetstream 41 has a longer range at 1,433 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jetstream 41 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Jetstream 41's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jetstream 41 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Jetstream 41 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,886 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Jetstream 41 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Jetstream 41 is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jetstream 41 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the Jetstream 41 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jetstream 41 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 100 units of the Jetstream 41.