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| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper | Eclipse |
| Category | Turboprop | Very Light Jet |
| Typical mission | Short haul | Short haul |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| Indicative price (USD) | $2m | $2.2m |
| Performance | ||
| Range (nm) | 1,000 | 1,125 |
| Passengers (max) | 5 | 5 |
| Cruise speed (ktas) | 260 | 375 |
| Max operating altitude (ft) | 30,000 | 41,000 |
| Powerplant and weights | ||
| Engines | 1 × PT6A-42A (500 shp flat-rated) | 2 × PW610F-A |
| Max payload (lb) | 1,698 | 900 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cabin width (in) | 49 (1.24 m) | 56 (1.42 m) |
| Cabin height (in) | 47 (1.19 m) | 50 (1.27 m) |
| Cabin length (in) | 147 (3.73 m) | 148 (3.76 m) |
| Baggage (cu ft) | 20 | 16 |
| Avionics and history | ||
| Avionics | Garmin G1000 NXi (GFC 700 autopilot) | Avio NG (Innovative Solutions & Support) |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed lavatory | No | No |
| Full galley | No | No |
| Sleeping area | No | No |
| Optional configurations | None listed | None listed |
| Costs | ||
| Cost per year at 300 hrs (USD) | $470k to $910k | $540k to $1m |
| Fixed costs per year (USD) | $210k to $490kCrew, hangar, insurance | $230k to $520kCrew, hangar, insurance |
| Hourly cost (USD per hr) | $858 to $1kFuel and maintenance | $1k to $2kFuel and maintenance |
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M5001,000
Eclipse 5501,125
M500$470k to $910k
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