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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Phenom 100

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Phenom 100 at a glance — top speed 841 vs 722 km/h, range 2,519 vs 2,182 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 4,750 kg, built 292 vs 401 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I Phenom 100
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Embraer
First flight 22 December 1998 26 July 2007
Year introduced 2001 2008
Number produced 292 units 401 units
Average unit price $5 million $4.5 million
Wing area 23.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 12.3 m
Height 4.7 m 4.4 m
Length 14.0 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 2 x 769 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Phenom 100?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the Phenom 100's 722 km/h, a difference of 119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Phenom 100?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a longer range at 2,519 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Phenom 100?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Phenom 100?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Phenom 100?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Phenom 100 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Phenom 100?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I entered service first in 2001, 7 years before the Phenom 100 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has been produced in greater numbers with 401 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.