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King Air 90 vs Cirrus SR-20

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
King Air 90 Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cirrus
First flight 1 January 1964 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1964 1999
Number produced 3100 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 26.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.7 m
Height 4.7 m 2.5 m
Length 11.9 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The King Air 90 and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Cirrus respectively.

Top speed is 494 km/h for the King Air 90 vs 287 km/h for the Cirrus SR-20. The King Air 90 has an operational range of 2,446 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The King Air 90 operates at altitudes up to 7,574 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 5,352 kg MTOW, the King Air 90 is 3.9:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The King Air 90 has been produced in 3,100 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. The King Air 90 first flew 31 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1964 vs 1995).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 35 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 1,459 units of the Cirrus SR-20.