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King Air 90 vs Socata TBM

King Air 90 vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 494 vs 555 km/h, range 2,446 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 3,354 kg, built 3,100 vs 1,000 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Socata TBM military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
Specifications
King Air 90 Socata TBM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Socata
First flight 1 January 1964 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1964 1990
Number produced 3100 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $4.5 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 12.7 m
Height 4.7 m 4.4 m
Length 11.9 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or Socata TBM?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or Socata TBM?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or Socata TBM?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 26 years before the Socata TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or Socata TBM?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 1,000 units of the Socata TBM.