King Air 90 vs KJ-200 Moth
Overview
The King Air 90 and the KJ-200 Moth are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Shaanxi respectively.
Top speed is 494 km/h for the King Air 90 vs 660 km/h for the KJ-200 Moth. The King Air 90 has an operational range of 2,446 km vs 5,615 km for the KJ-200 Moth. The KJ-200 Moth operates at altitudes up to 10,400 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the KJ-200 Moth is 11:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The King Air 90 has been produced in 3,100 units vs 11 for the KJ-200 Moth. The King Air 90 first flew 41 years before the KJ-200 Moth (1964 vs 2005).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 121.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,615 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 793 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the King Air 90 or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or KJ-200 Moth?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 43 years before the KJ-200 Moth which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or KJ-200 Moth?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.