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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	Cessna 180K SkywagonView aircraft profile	Cessna P210NView aircraft profile	Piper PA-32R-300 Lance IIView aircraft profile
Typical market year	1979	1980	1978
Estimated purchase	€210k	€218k	€162k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€66k	€76k	€91k
Five-year cash outlay	€542k	€600k	€615k
Cruise speed	142 kt	187 kt	155 kt
Advertised range	1010 nm	925 nm	875 nm
Seats	6	6	6
Realistic payload	301 kg	517 kg	517 kg
Runway need	368 m	658 m	570 m
Data confidence	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	The 180K Skywagon combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 458 NM reported range and about 142 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.	The P210N combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 434 NM reported range and about 179 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.	A large and useful cabin at an accessible price, but the T-tail, gear and ageing systems need close inspection.

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