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King Air 90 vs M-55 Mystic

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
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Specifications
King Air 90 M-55 Mystic
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Myasishchev
First flight 1 January 1964 16 August 1988
Year introduced 1964 --
Number produced 3100 units 5 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.0 m² 131.6 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 37.5 m
Height 4.7 m 4.8 m
Length 11.9 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 4,965 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 21,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 23,800 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 13,995 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 2 x 93 kN
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Overview

The King Air 90 and the M-55 Mystic are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Myasishchev respectively.

Top speed is 494 km/h for the King Air 90 vs 750 km/h for the M-55 Mystic. The King Air 90 has an operational range of 2,446 km vs 4,965 km for the M-55 Mystic. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 23,800 kg MTOW, the M-55 Mystic is 4.4:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.

The King Air 90 has been produced in 3,100 units vs 5 for the M-55 Mystic. The King Air 90 first flew 24 years before the M-55 Mystic (1964 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 256 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a longer range at 4,965 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or M-55 Mystic?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.