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King Air 90 vs X-31 EFM Vector

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Rockwell-MBB X-31 EFM Vector military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇺🇸 X-31 EFM Vector
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Specifications
King Air 90 X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Rockwell-MBB
First flight 1 January 1964 11 October 1990
Year introduced 1964 --
Number produced 3100 units 2 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 7.3 m
Height 4.7 m 4.4 m
Length 11.9 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km -- km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 1 x 4,808 kgf
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Overview

The King Air 90 and the X-31 EFM Vector are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Rockwell-MBB respectively.

The X-31 EFM Vector reaches 1,448 km/h — 2.9:1 the King Air 90's 494 km/h. The X-31 EFM Vector operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90.

The King Air 90 has been produced in 3,100 units vs 2 for the X-31 EFM Vector. The King Air 90 first flew 26 years before the X-31 EFM Vector (1964 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 954 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 2 units of the X-31 EFM Vector.