King Air 90 vs S-2 Tracker
The King Air 90 and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 494 km/h for the King Air 90 vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The King Air 90 has an operational range of 2,446 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The King Air 90 operates at altitudes up to 7,574 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 11,860 kg MTOW, the S-2 Tracker is 2.2x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg. The King Air 90 has been produced in 3,100 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 12 years before the King Air 90 (1952 vs 1964).
| American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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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 | $-- million |
| American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 4 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1284 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 626 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,172 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the King Air 90 or S-2 Tracker?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or S-2 Tracker?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or S-2 Tracker?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,860 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 10 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or S-2 Tracker?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 1,284 units of the S-2 Tracker.