Beechcraft King Air 90 vs Mitsubishi MU-2B
The Mitsubishi MU-2 and Beechcraft King Air 90/200 are cabin-class twin turboprops — the MU-2 faster and better value, the King Air the segment benchmark with the largest support network.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 99
- Median asking
- $1,150,000
- Range
- $402,000–$3,272,750
- Model years available
- 1965–2014
- For sale now
- 9
- Model years available
- 1972–1981
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Beechcraft King Air 90 | Mitsubishi MU-2B |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 108 |
| Serious | — | 5 |
| Fatal | — | 50 |
| Fatalities | — | 138 |
| % Fatal | — | 46% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft King Air 90 | Mitsubishi MU-2B |
|---|---|---|
|
Median $605,000
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| Price Range | $402,000 – $3,272,750 | $341,750 – $882,500 |
| Category | Multi Engine Turboprop | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Horsepower | 550 HP | 715 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 215 kts (398 km/h) | 295 kts (546 km/h) |
| Range | 1,060 nm (1,963 km) | 1,100 nm (2,037 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) | 28,000 ft (8,534 m) |
| Useful Load | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 65.0 GPH (246 L/h) | 80.0 GPH (303 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,600 hrs | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop | 2 x Turboprop |
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft King Air 90 or Mitsubishi MU-2B?
Bottom line: Choose the King Air for the biggest support base, conventional handling and resale; choose the MU-2 for more speed per dollar (with the mandatory MU-2 standardised/SFAR-108 training, which is the key to safe ownership). King Air = support/resale; MU-2 = speed/value.
Pick the King Air 90 if…
- More seats — 10 vs 7.
- Newer design — production from 1966 vs 1963.
Pick the MU-2B if…
- Budget matters — from $341,750 vs $402,000, you save ~$60,250.
- Faster cruise — 295 kts vs 215 kts.
- Longer range — 1100 nm vs 1060 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.