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King Air 90 vs S-2 Tracker

King Air 90 vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 494 vs 450 km/h, range 2,446 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 11,860 kg, built 3,100 vs 1,284 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
King Air 90 S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Grumman
First flight 1 January 1964 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1964 1954
Number produced 3100 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 22.2 m
Height 4.7 m 5.4 m
Length 11.9 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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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.