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King Air 350 vs SH-5

King Air 350 vs SH-5 at a glance — top speed 578 vs 556 km/h, range 3,345 vs 4,756 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 45,000 kg, built 4,442 vs 7 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
Specifications
King Air 350 SH-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Harbin
First flight 13 September 1988 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1990 1986
Number produced 4442 units 7 units
Average unit price $7.8 million --
Wing area -- m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 36.0 m
Height 4.4 m 9.8 m
Length 14.2 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 4 x 2,349 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or SH-5?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or SH-5?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the SH-5's 10,250 meters (33,628 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or SH-5?
The SH-5 entered service first in 1986, 4 years before the King Air 350 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or SH-5?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.