Beech King Air 90 vs Cessna 500/Citation I
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Beech King Air 90 Beechcraft | Cessna 500/Citation I Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 88 kts | 85 kts |
| Approach Speed | 100 kts | 91 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 245 kts | 357 kts |
| Range | 1,468 nm | 1,325 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 27,620 ft | 41,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,870 fpm | 2,719 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 71.0 gph | 166.1 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Beech King Air 90 Beechcraft | Cessna 500/Citation I Cessna |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Beech King Air 90 Beechcraft | Cessna 500/Citation I Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $426/hr | $997/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $1,299/hr | $1,300/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | $8,027/yr | $9,220/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $11,937/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $19,964/yr | $11,720/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Beech King Air 90 Beechcraft | Cessna 500/Citation I Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 3,560 lbs | 4,597 lbs |
| MTOW | 10,100 lbs | 11,850 lbs |
| Seating | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel Capacity | 474 gal | 564 gal |
| Engines | 2× Turboprop | 2× Turbofan |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 50.2 ft | 47.1 ft |
| Length | 35.5 ft | 43.5 ft |
| Tail Height | 14.2 ft | 14.3 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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