Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Jetstream 31

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

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Photo of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner by Adrian Pingstone.