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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Fairchild Metroliner

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild Metroliner
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Swearingen
First flight 3 September 1982 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 695 units 600 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wingspan 17.6 m 14.1 m
Height 4.7 m 5.1 m
Length 17.6 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 955 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the Fairchild Metroliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Swearingen respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 533 km/h for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 km vs 1,100 km for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Fairchild Metroliner operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,620 m for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 600 for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Fairchild Metroliner first flew 13 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1969 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 530 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in greater numbers with 695 units compared to 600 units of the Fairchild Metroliner.