Jetstream 31 vs Metroliner
| British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 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 |
| American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
| First flight | 26 August 1969 |
| Year of introduction | 1972 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 25.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 487 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,954 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,360 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 533 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW ◉ |