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King Air 350 vs Saab 340 AEW&C

King Air 350 vs Saab 340 AEW&C at a glance — top speed 578 vs 522 km/h, range 3,345 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 13,155 kg, built 4,442 vs 12 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
King Air 350 Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Saab
First flight 13 September 1988 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1990 1997
Number produced 4442 units 12 units
Average unit price $7.8 million --
Wing area -- m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 21.4 m
Height 4.4 m 7.0 m
Length 14.2 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 2 x 1,390 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The King Air 350 has a longer range at 3,345 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,155 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1990, 7 years before the Saab 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 12 units of the Saab 340 AEW&C.