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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Skyhawk is a simple, piston, fixed‑gear trainer/personal aircraft with the shortest range and typically seats four. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single, still in the four‑to‑six seat class depending on configuration, with more capability and range than the Skyhawk. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS step up to single‑engine turboprops, generally carrying about five to six passengers with substantially longer range and higher cruise than piston singles; the M600 SLS emphasizes higher-end avionics and automation. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a larger, more powerful single‑engine turboprop aimed at carrying more people (commonly six to nine) and flying farther than the Piper single turboprops, bridging owner‑flown and light commercial missions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically seating six to nine, known for jet-like cruise speeds with turboprop efficiency and a long, business‑oriented range. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light twin‑jet, usually configured for five to seven passengers, offering the highest cruise speed and altitude of the group with business-jet range.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna SkyhawkCessna Citation M2Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2—22222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 0.95$ 3.45—$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19
Min Crew1—11—11
Total Seats11488666
Flight RulesIFRVFR—IFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessnaCessna CitationPiaggioPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir Denali172 SkyhawkM2Avanti EVOM350M500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)160064014001530134310001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.24$ 0.58—$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats9—77———
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3280—38103775130816982200
Standard Cabin Seats7—66444
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 118$ 1,395—$ 285$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285124404400213260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000 $415,000 $5,150,000$ 7,695,000$1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2—22222
Lavatory1 Flushing—1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo—NoNo
Min Crew1—11—11
Total Seats11488655
Max Cabin Seats9—77———
Lavatory LocationAFT—AFT————
Cabin Pressure (psi)5—8.595.65.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNo—NoNo—Refreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats7—66444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065—2202724000—1260012600
Crew Rest——No————
Jump Seat——No————
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———6600—82448644
Galley Location—————MIDMID
Engine
ModelCatalyst™IO-360-L2AFJ44-1AP-21PT6A–66BTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42A
No. of Engines1122111
FADEC—NoYesYesNoNoNo
Fuel Type—AvGas——AvGas——
TBO (hrs)—200035003600200036003600
TBO (yrs)—12——12——
Horsepower—200—850350500600
Fuel Delivery—Fuel Injected——Fuel Injected——
Fuel Capacity (gal)—42492—120170260
Flat Rating——ISA + 7ISA + 28—ISA + 55ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)——1965————
Fuel Burn (lbph)——516————
Fuel Burn (gph)———100———
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8627.242.647.32929.629.7
Wingspan (ft)54.336.147.347.14343.243.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.53.44.86.14.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.844.85.8444
Cabin Length (ft)12.611.91114.912.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)4.6591413.111.411.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1—3.13.5———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6—8.8————
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4830—35.2202020
Aisle Step (ft)——0.4————
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——46—13——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)————165165165