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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500

SpecPiper M500Piper M350Beechcraft King Air 260Cessna Citation M2
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.11$ 1.34$ 4.30$ 3.45
Min Crew111
Total Seats6688
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerPiperPiperBeechcraftCessna Citation
Aircraft NameM500M350KingAir 250M2
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1000134314201400
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.78$ 0.22$ 0.72$ 0.58
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1698130837603810
Standard Cabin Seats4466
Direct Operating Cost$ 579$ 285$ 1,333$ 1,395
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)260213310404
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,122,600$1,195,000$6,450,000$5,150,000
Max Cabin Seats87
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNo1 Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats5688
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.55.66.58.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats4466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)126001529322027
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Max Cabin Seats87
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECNoNoYesYes
ModelPT6A-42ATIO-540-AE2APT6A-52FJ44-1AP-21
TBO (hrs)3600200036003500
Horsepower500350850
Flat RatingISA + 55ISA + 37ISA + 7
No. of Engines1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)170120544492
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Thrust (lbs)1965
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.62943.842.6
Wingspan (ft)43.24357.947.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.14.14.54.8
Cabin Height (ft)444.84.8
Cabin Length (ft)12.312.316.711
Overall Height (ft)11.311.414.814
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)202055
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1346
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.78.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4