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Beechcraft Kingair C90gtx vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Piper M600

The Beechcraft King Air Denali is aimed at the rugged, high-performance turboprop category, positioned for regional missions with strong runway flexibility and typically configured for around six to nine passengers depending on interior layout; its planned range is roughly in the 1,600–1,800 nautical mile class, varying by final certification numbers and reserves. The Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite is a very light jet focused on efficient, fast point-to-point travel, commonly seating four to five passengers in typical owner-operator use (with a total cabin capability around six including crew and an occasional seat), and it offers a shorter range than the turboprops here, about 1,400–1,550 nautical miles depending on variant and operating assumptions. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop designed for owner-pilots, usually seating five to six, and it delivers a similar or slightly longer range than the HondaJet in many real-world profiles, typically around 1,400–1,650 nautical miles. Overall, Denali emphasizes payload and field capability, HondaJet emphasizes jet speed and refinement, and the M600 SLS emphasizes simplicity and single-engine efficiency.

SpecHonda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.73
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
ManufacturerHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameHondaJet Elite
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1495
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats6
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3432
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,135
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 5,400,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats6
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats6
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23060
Engine
FADECYes
ModelHF120-H1A
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)2050
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)439
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.7
Wingspan (ft)39.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4.8
Cabin Length (ft)12.1
Overall Height (ft)14.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)10.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)66