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