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King Air 90 vs Saab 340 AEW&C

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 Saab 340 AEW&C
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Specifications
King Air 90 Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Saab
First flight 1 January 1964 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1964 1997
Number produced 3100 units 12 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.0 m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 21.4 m
Height 4.7 m 7.0 m
Length 11.9 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 2 x 1,390 kW
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Overview

The King Air 90 and the Saab 340 AEW&C are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Saab respectively.

Top speed is 494 km/h for the King Air 90 vs 522 km/h for the Saab 340 AEW&C. The King Air 90 has an operational range of 2,446 km vs 1,300 km for the Saab 340 AEW&C. The Saab 340 AEW&C operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 13,155 kg MTOW, the Saab 340 AEW&C is 2.5:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.

The King Air 90 has been produced in 3,100 units vs 12 for the Saab 340 AEW&C. The King Air 90 first flew 30 years before the Saab 340 AEW&C (1964 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C is faster with a maximum speed of 522 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,155 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 33 years before the Saab 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 12 units of the Saab 340 AEW&C.