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King Air 350 vs R-99 Erieye

King Air 350 vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 578 vs 833 km/h, range 3,345 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 24,100 kg.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
King Air 350 R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Embraer
First flight 13 September 1988 1 January 1999
Year introduced 1990 2001
Number produced 4442 units N/A
Average unit price $7.8 million --
Wing area -- m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 20.0 m
Height 4.4 m 6.8 m
Length 14.2 m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 2 x 40 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is faster with a maximum speed of 833 km/h compared to the King Air 350's 578 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or R-99 Erieye?
The King Air 350 has a longer range at 3,345 km compared to the R-99 Erieye's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the King Air 350's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,100 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is longer at 29.9 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or R-99 Erieye?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1990, 11 years before the R-99 Erieye which entered service in 2001.