Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Jetstream 31
American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation. |
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Origin country |
πΊπΈ United States
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Beechcraft |
First flight |
3 September 1982 |
Year of introduction |
1984 |
Number produced |
695 units
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Average unit price |
$5 million
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British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields. |
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Origin country |
π¬π§ United Kingdom
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
British Aerospace |
First flight |
28 March 1980 |
Year of introduction |
1982 |
Number produced |
386 units
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Average unit price |
$8 million
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Wing area |
-- mΒ²
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Wingspan |
17.6 m
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Height |
4.7 m
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Length |
17.6 m
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Maximum speed |
530 km/h
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Service ceiling |
7,620 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
7,765 kg
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Empty weight |
4,733 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 955 kW
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Wing area |
25.0 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
16.0 m
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Height |
5.3 m
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Length |
14.4 m
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Maximum speed |
487 km/h
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Service ceiling |
7,620 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
6,954 kg
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Empty weight |
4,360 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 671 kW
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Photo of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner by Adrian Pingstone.