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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Piper M500

SpecPiper M500Beechcraft King Air 260Cessna Citation M2
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.11$ 4.30$ 3.45
Min Crew111
Total Seats688
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiperBeechcraftCessna Citation
Aircraft NameM500KingAir 250M2
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)100014201400
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.78$ 0.72$ 0.58
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)169837603810
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 579$ 1,333$ 1,395
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)260310404
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,122,600$6,450,000$5,150,000
Max Cabin Seats87
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats588
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.56.58.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)126001529322027
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Max Cabin Seats87
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelPT6A-42APT6A-52FJ44-1AP-21
TBO (hrs)360036003500
Horsepower500850
Flat RatingISA + 55ISA + 37ISA + 7
No. of Engines112
Fuel Capacity (gal)170544492
Thrust (lbs)1965
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.643.842.6
Wingspan (ft)43.257.947.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.14.54.8
Cabin Height (ft)44.84.8
Cabin Length (ft)12.316.711
Overall Height (ft)11.314.814
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2055
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.78.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46