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| Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||||
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Diamond | Vulcanair | Piper |
| Category | Piston Single | Piston Twin | Piston Twin | Piston Twin |
| Typical mission | Short haul | Short haul | Short haul | Short haul |
| In production | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||||
| Range (nm) | 920 | 1,225 | 1,820 | 828 |
| Passengers (max) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Cruise speed (ktas) | 176 | 190 | 165 | |
| Powerplant and weights | ||||
| Engines | 1 × IO-550-B (300 hp) | 2 × AE300 (168 hp each) | 2 × IO-360-A1B6 | 2 × TSIO-360-RB (220 hp each) |
| Max payload (lb) | 860 | 1,276 | 1,499 | 1,331 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cabin width (in) | 42 (1.07 m) | 45 (1.14 m) | 46 (1.17 m) | Not published |
| Cabin height (in) | 50 (1.27 m) | 46 (1.17 m) | 47 (1.19 m) | Not published |
| Cabin length (in) | 92 (2.34 m) | 99.8 (2.53 m) | 70 (1.78 m) | Not published |
| Avionics and history | ||||
| Avionics | Garmin G1000 NXi (GFC 700 autopilot) | Garmin G1000 NXi (GFC 700 autopilot) | Varies by airframe (analog/Garmin GNS 430/GTN 750 retrofits; G1000 NXi on some 2013+ units) | Garmin G1000 NXi with GFC 700 |
| Costs | ||||
| Cost per year at 300 hrs (USD) | $80k to $270k | $230k to $490k | $230k to $490k | $230k to $490k |
| Fixed costs per year (USD) | $30k to $180kCrew, hangar, insurance | $110k to $290kCrew, hangar, insurance | $110k to $290kCrew, hangar, insurance | $110k to $290kCrew, hangar, insurance |
| Hourly cost (USD per hr) | $182 to $286 | |||
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Bonanza G36920
DA42 VI1,225
P68C1,820
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