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King Air 90 vs Tu-142

King Air 90 vs Tu-142 at a glance — top speed 494 vs 925 km/h, range 2,446 vs 12,550 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 185,000 kg, built 3,100 vs 100 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-142
Specifications
King Air 90 Tu-142
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1964 18 June 1968
Year introduced 1964 1972
Number produced 3100 units 100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 50.0 m
Height 4.7 m 12.1 m
Length 11.9 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 12,550 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 431 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 12,550 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or Tu-142?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 8 years before the Tu-142 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or Tu-142?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 100 units of the Tu-142.