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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Beechcraft B55 BaronView aircraft profile	Piper PA-23-250 Aztec FView aircraft profile	Piper Seneca IIView aircraft profile
Typical market year	1978	1978	1979
Estimated purchase	€140k	€190k	€153k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€171k	€168k	€171k
Five-year cash outlay	€996k	€1.03m	€1.01m
Cruise speed	190 kt	175 kt	165 kt
Advertised range	1000 nm	1000 nm	820 nm
Seats	6	6	6
Realistic payload	399 kg	494 kg	355 kg
Runway need	700 m	600 m	600 m
Data confidence	Normalized for direct comparison	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	Fast and respected with manageable size, but two engines create huge value differences based on overhaul status.	Excellent load-carrying and rough-field utility, but speed, fuel burn and ageing-system maintenance are demanding.	A roomy and affordable entry to six-seat twin capability, but turbocharged engine reserves and ageing systems can overwhelm the purchase price.

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