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King Air 350 vs SR-71 Blackbird

King Air 350 vs SR-71 Blackbird at a glance — top speed 578 vs 3,541 km/h, range 3,345 vs 5,230 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 78,018 kg, built 4,442 vs 32 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
King Air 350 SR-71 Blackbird
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Lockheed
First flight 27 October 1972 22 December 1964
Year introduced 1972 1966
Number produced 4442 units 32 units
Average unit price $7.8 million $185 million
Wing area -- m² 167.0 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 17.0 m
Height 4.4 m 5.7 m
Length 14.2 m 32.8 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 3541 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 5,230 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 25,908 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 78,018 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 30,617 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 2 x 15,422 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the King Air 350's 578 km/h, a difference of 2,963 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the King Air 350's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the King Air 350 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is more expensive at approximately $185 million per unit compared to the King Air 350 at $7.8 million.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird entered service first in 1966, 6 years before the King Air 350 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 32 units of the SR-71 Blackbird.