Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2
The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light utility/business category, while the Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet designed primarily for owner‑pilots and simplified jet operations. In range, the King Air 260 typically offers longer real‑world flexibility for regional missions and can be configured for extended legs, whereas the Vision Jet G2 is generally optimized for shorter to mid‑range trips typical of very light jets. For passenger capacity, both can be arranged to carry around six to eight occupants depending on layout, but they differ in how that capacity is used: the King Air 260’s larger, more rectangular cabin and higher payload capability tend to suit mixed passenger-and-baggage loads and varied mission profiles, while the Vision Jet G2 emphasizes a compact cabin experience with a jet cruise profile and typically less payload margin when filled with people and bags.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cirrus Vision Jet G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 2.37 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cirrus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | SF50 G2 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1219 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 5 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 2450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 711 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 311 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $2,315,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | FJ33-5A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 320 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 1846 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 358 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 30.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 38.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 11.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 10.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 9.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 24 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 30 |