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King Air 90 vs P-3 Orion

King Air 90 vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 494 vs 750 km/h, range 2,446 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 64,410 kg, built 3,100 vs 757 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Specifications
King Air 90 P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1964 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1964 1962
Number produced 3100 units 757 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 30.4 m
Height 4.7 m 11.8 m
Length 11.9 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion 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 P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a longer range at 2,491 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 2 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or P-3 Orion?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 757 units of the P-3 Orion.