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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 King Air 300View aircraft profile | BAE Systems Jetstream 31 / 32 familyView aircraft profile | Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400LSView aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 1986 | 1988 | 1987 |
| Estimated purchase | €1.75m | €777k | €2m |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €557k | €470k | €577k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €4.53m | €3.13m | €4.88m |
| Cruise speed | 320 kt | 264 kt | 350 kt |
| Advertised range | 1560 nm | 983 nm | 2200 nm |
| Seats | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Realistic payload | 768 kg | 810 kg | 620 kg |
| Runway need | 1000 m | 1000 m | 1000 m |
| Data confidence | Normalized for direct comparison | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding |
| Main trade-off | Powerful, fast and cabin-capable, but phase inspections, landing gear and two PT6A-60A engines demand professional oversight. | The Jetstream 31/32 combines 11-seat turboprop capability with about 983 NM reported range and about 264 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | Extraordinary turboprop speed and range, but small fleet size, Garrett engines and specialist support create concentrated risk. |
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