Mitsubishi MU-2B vs Beechcraft King Air 90
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 · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 10
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1972–1981
- For sale now
- 116
- Median asking
- $1,172,500
- Range
- $413,000–$3,117,025
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 50
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1965–2014
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) | Mitsubishi MU-2B | Beechcraft King Air 90 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 108 | — |
| Serious | 5 | — |
| Fatal | 50 | — |
| Fatalities | 138 | — |
| % Fatal | 46% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Mitsubishi MU-2B | Beechcraft King Air 90 |
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| Price Range | $346,300 – $880,000 | $413,000 – $3,117,025 |
| Category | — | Multi Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 10 |
| Cruise Speed | 295 kts (546 km/h) | 215 kts (398 km/h) |
| Range | — | 1,060 nm (1,963 km) |
| Useful Load | — | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) |
| TBO | — | 3,600 hrs |
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop | 2 x Turboprop |
Which Should You Buy: Mitsubishi MU-2B or Beechcraft King Air 90?
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 MU-2B if…
- Budget matters — from $346,300 vs $413,000, you save ~$66,700.
- Faster cruise — 295 kts vs 215 kts.
Pick the King Air 90 if…
- More seats — 10 vs 2.
- Newer design — production from 1966 vs 1963.
- More inventory — 108 listings vs 4.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.