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Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Piper M500

SpecPiper M500Beechcraft King Air 260
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.11$ 4.30
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiperBeechcraft
Aircraft NameM500KingAir 250
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)10001420
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.78$ 0.72
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)16983760
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 579$ 1,333
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)260310
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,122,600$6,450,000
Max Cabin Seats8
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats58
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.56.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1260015293
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Max Cabin Seats8
Lavatory LocationAFT
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelPT6A-42APT6A-52
TBO (hrs)36003600
Horsepower500850
Flat RatingISA + 55ISA + 37
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)170544
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.643.8
Wingspan (ft)43.257.9
Cabin Width (ft)4.14.5
Cabin Height (ft)44.8
Cabin Length (ft)12.316.7
Overall Height (ft)11.314.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2055
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.7