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King Air 90 vs P-2 Neptune

King Air 90 vs P-2 Neptune at a glance — top speed 494 vs 584 km/h, range 2,446 vs 3,471 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 36,240 kg, built 3,100 vs 1,177 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Lockheed P-2 Neptune military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-2 Neptune
Specifications
King Air 90 P-2 Neptune
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1964 17 May 1945
Year introduced 1964 1947
Number produced 3100 units 1177 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.0 m² 92.9 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 31.7 m
Height 4.7 m 8.9 m
Length 11.9 m 27.9 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 584 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 3,471 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 6,828 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 36,240 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 22,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 2 x 2,759 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune is faster with a maximum speed of 584 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has a longer range at 3,471 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or P-2 Neptune?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the P-2 Neptune's 6,828 meters (22,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,240 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune is longer at 27.9 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune entered service first in 1947, 17 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or P-2 Neptune?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 1,177 units of the P-2 Neptune.