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King Air 90 vs Nimrod

King Air 90 vs Nimrod at a glance — top speed 494 vs 926 km/h, range 2,446 vs 9,262 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 87,090 kg, built 3,100 vs 49 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Specifications
King Air 90 Nimrod
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Hawker Siddeley
First flight 1 January 1964 23 May 1967
Year introduced 1964 1969
Number produced 3100 units 49 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.0 m² 197.1 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 35.0 m
Height 4.7 m 9.5 m
Length 11.9 m 38.6 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 9,262 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 13,411 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 87,090 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 39,009 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 4 x 5,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 432 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or Nimrod?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 5 years before the Nimrod which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or Nimrod?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.