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| Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Manufacturer | Piper | Eclipse | Beechcraft |
| Category | Piston Single | Very Light Jet | Piston Twin |
| Typical mission | Short haul | Short haul | Short haul |
| In production | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Indicative price (USD) | $1.3m | ||
| Performance | |||
| Range (nm) | 1,343 | 1,125 | 1,480 |
| Passengers (max) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cruise speed (ktas) | 213 | 375 | 202 |
| Max operating altitude (ft) | |||
| Powerplant and weights | |||
| Engines | 1 × TIO-540-AE2A (350 hp) | 2 × PW610F-A | 2 × IO-550-C |
| Max payload (lb) | 1,308 | 900 | 1,559 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cabin width (in) | 49 (1.24 m) | 56 (1.42 m) | 42 (1.07 m) |
| Cabin height (in) | 47 (1.19 m) | 50 (1.27 m) | 50 (1.27 m) |
| Cabin length (in) | 147 (3.73 m) | 148 (3.76 m) | 92 (2.34 m) |
| Baggage (cu ft) | |||
| Avionics and history | |||
| Avionics | Garmin G1000 NXi (GFC 700 autopilot) | Avio IFMS / Avio NG (Innovative Solutions & Support) | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Amenities | |||
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Yes | Not published |
| Enclosed lavatory | Not published | No | Not published |
| Full galley | Not published | No | Not published |
| Sleeping area | Not published | No | Not published |
| Optional configurations | Not published | None listed | Not published |
| Costs | |||
| Cost per year at 300 hrs (USD) | $80k to $270k | $540k to $1m | $230k to $490k |
| Fixed costs per year (USD) | $30k to $180kCrew, hangar, insurance | $230k to $520kCrew, hangar, insurance | $110k to $290kCrew, hangar, insurance |
| Hourly cost (USD per hr) | $182 to $286Fuel and maintenance | $1k to $2kFuel and maintenance | |
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M3501,343
Eclipse 5001,125
Baron G581,480
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