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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Piper M500

SpecBeechcraft King Air 260Cessna Citation M2Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.30$ 3.45$ 3.11
Min Crew111
Total Seats886
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir 250M2M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)142014001000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.72$ 0.58$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats87
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)376038101698
Standard Cabin Seats664
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,333$ 1,395$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)310404260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,450,000$5,150,000$2,122,600
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats885
Max Cabin Seats87
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.55.5
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)152932202712600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-52FJ44-1AP-21PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)360035003600
Horsepower850500
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 7ISA + 55
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)544492170
Thrust (lbs)1965
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Dimensions
Length (ft)43.842.629.6
Wingspan (ft)57.947.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.84.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84
Cabin Length (ft)16.71112.3
Overall Height (ft)14.81411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.78.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)5520
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165