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King Air 90 vs U-2 Dragon Lady

King Air 90 vs U-2 Dragon Lady at a glance — top speed 494 vs 805 km/h, range 2,446 vs 11,280 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 18,144 kg, built 3,100 vs 104 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
King Air 90 U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1964 1 August 1955
Year introduced 1964 1956
Number produced 3100 units 104 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 93.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 31.0 m
Height 4.7 m 4.9 m
Length 11.9 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 11,280 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 21,336 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 18,144 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 1 x 7,711 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,144 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady entered service first in 1956, 8 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 104 units of the U-2 Dragon Lady.