Compare Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Leonardo AW109 Grand New vs Leonardo AW109 Trekker
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir 250 | AW109 Grand New | AW109 Trekker |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $6,950,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,125 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 7.31 | $ 7.40 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 156 | 152 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 464 | 450 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | - | - |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 12590 | - | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 12500 | 7000 | 7000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 12500 | - | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | 11000 | - | - |
| BOW (lbs) | 8830 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 8740 | - | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | - | - |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2170 | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 3645 | 1278 | 1278 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 115 | - | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 550 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | - | - |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | - | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | - | - |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | - | - |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | - | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PW207C | PW207C |
| Horsepower | 850 | 735 | 735 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | - | - |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | - | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 152 | 152 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| FMS | 1 | - | - |
| Autopilot | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | - | - |
| MFD | 1 | - | - |
| GPS | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| AHRS | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | - | - |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | - | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | - | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | - | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | - | - |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | - | - |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | - | - |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable Wheels | Skids |
| Rotorhead | - | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | - | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 156 | 152 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 256 | 156 | 152 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 168 | 152 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 80 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 464 | 450 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | 464 | 450 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1038 | - | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 2111 | - | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3099 | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2845 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2450 | 1930 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 35000 | 16000 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | - | 15600 | 15200 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | - | 10000 | 9600 |