Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Metroliner

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 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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—‰

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Photo of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner by Adrian Pingstone.