King Air 90 vs Tu-126 Moss
Overview
The King Air 90 and the Tu-126 Moss are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 494 km/h for the King Air 90 vs 790 km/h for the Tu-126 Moss. The King Air 90 has an operational range of 2,446 km vs 7,000 km for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss operates at altitudes up to 10,700 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 171,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-126 Moss is 32:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The King Air 90 has been produced in 3,100 units vs 9 for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss first flew 2 years before the King Air 90 (1962 vs 1964).
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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 | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 23 January 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 311.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 56.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 790 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 171,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 103,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,758 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the King Air 90 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is faster with a maximum speed of 790 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 296 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher service ceiling at 10,700 meters (35,104 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 171,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or Tu-126 Moss?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 1 years before the Tu-126 Moss which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or Tu-126 Moss?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 9 units of the Tu-126 Moss.