Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Metroliner
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 |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
First flight | 3 September 1982 |
Year of introduction | 1984 |
Number produced | 695 units |
Average unit price | $5 million |
American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century. | |
Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
First flight | 26 August 1969 |
Year of introduction | 1972 |
Number produced | 600 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
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 |
Total thrust | 2 x 955 kW β |
Wingspan | 14.1 m β |
Height | 5.1 m β |
Length | 12.9 m β |
Maximum speed | 533 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 9,449 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg β |
Empty weight | -- kg |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW β |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner by Adrian Pingstone.