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King Air 350 vs M-55 Mystic

King Air 350 vs M-55 Mystic at a glance — top speed 578 vs 750 km/h, range 3,345 vs 4,965 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 23,800 kg, built 4,442 vs 5 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
Specifications
King Air 350 M-55 Mystic
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Myasishchev
First flight 13 September 1988 16 August 1988
Year introduced 1990 --
Number produced 4442 units 5 units
Average unit price $7.8 million --
Wing area -- m² 131.6 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 37.5 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 14.2 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 4,965 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 21,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 23,800 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 13,995 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 2 x 93 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the King Air 350's 578 km/h, a difference of 172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a longer range at 4,965 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the King Air 350's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or M-55 Mystic?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.