Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Cessna Skylane and Piper Arrow are piston singles best suited to short, regional hops; they typically carry about 3–4 passengers in addition to the pilot (within weight limits) and have ranges roughly in the 700–1,000 nautical mile class. The Piper M350, M500, and M600 SLS step up to pressurized, high-performance (mostly turbine for the M500/M600) owner-flown aircraft, generally seating about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, with ranges commonly around 1,000–1,600 nautical miles depending on model and reserves. The Piper Seneca adds a second piston engine and family/business utility, usually accommodating about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot, with range typically around 700–900 nautical miles. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin-turboprop business aircraft, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers, with range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize business jet, often carrying about 7–9 passengers, with range roughly 3,300–3,500 nautical miles. At the top end, the Boeing BBJ 787 is a long-range VIP widebody, capable of carrying dozens in luxury (or far more in airline layout) and flying roughly 9,000+ nautical miles.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cessna Skylane | Embraer Praetor 500 | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 1.01 | $ 6.02 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | — | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Embraer | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | 182 Skylane | Praetor 500 | M350 | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 915 | 3340 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | — | — | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 146 | $ 2,779 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 145 | 466 | 213 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $530,000 | $16,995,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | AFT | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | — | 9.7 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | — | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | 27110 | — | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | PT6A-52 | IO-540-AB1A5 | HTF7500E | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 2000 | On-Condition | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 245 | — | 350 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | — | ISA + 18 | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 87 | — | 120 | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Fuel Type | — | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (yrs) | — | 12 | — | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
| Fuel Delivery | — | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 6540 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 29 | 64.6 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 36 | 70.5 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 3.5 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 11.2 | 20.6 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 9.4 | 21.1 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | 4.7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | — | 17.4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 32 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 | 165 | 165 | — | — |