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King Air 350 vs ShinMaywa US-2

King Air 350 vs ShinMaywa US-2 at a glance — top speed 578 vs 560 km/h, range 3,345 vs 4,700 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 47,700 kg, built 4,442 vs 8 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
King Air 350 ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft ShinMaywa
First flight 13 September 1988 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1990 2007
Number produced 4442 units 8 units
Average unit price $7.8 million $113 million
Wing area -- m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 33.2 m
Height 4.4 m 9.8 m
Length 14.2 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the King Air 350 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the King Air 350 at $7.8 million.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1990, 17 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.