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Diamond DA62 vs King Air 90

Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
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Specifications
Diamond DA62 King Air 90
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Beechcraft
First flight 1 April 2012 1 January 1964
Year introduced 2015 1964
Number produced 120 units 3100 units
Average unit price $1.9 million --
Wing area 17.1 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 13.8 m
Height 2.8 m 4.7 m
Length 9.2 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 372 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Overview

The Diamond DA62 and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 372 km/h for the Diamond DA62 vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The Diamond DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 operates at altitudes up to 7,574 m compared to 6,069 m for the Diamond DA62. At 5,352 kg MTOW, the King Air 90 is 2.3:1 the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.

The Diamond DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 48 years before the Diamond DA62 (1964 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Diamond DA62 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Diamond DA62 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Diamond DA62 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the Diamond DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the Diamond DA62 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Diamond DA62 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Diamond DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Diamond DA62 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 51 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diamond DA62 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 120 units of the Diamond DA62.