King Air 90 vs SR-20

American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 3100 units
Average unit price $-- million
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Picture of SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Wing area 26.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.8 m â—‰
Height 4.7 m â—‰
Length 11.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 494 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,217 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Beechcraft King Air 90
Wing area 13.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m â—‰
Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,450 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg â—‰
Empty weight 943 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Cirrus SR-20

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of SR-20 by FlugKerl2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or SR-20?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the SR-20's 0 km/h, a difference of 494 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the King Air 90's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or SR-20?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the SR-20's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or SR-20?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or SR-20?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or SR-20?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 35 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or SR-20?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 1,459 units of the SR-20.