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| Decision factor | Piper PA-23-250 Aztec EView aircraft profile | Cessna 337G SkymasterView aircraft profile | Cessna 310QView aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 1973 | 1973 | 1972 |
| Estimated purchase | €175k | €190k | €140k |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €167k | €174k | €166k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €1.01m | €1.06m | €971k |
| Cruise speed | 182 kt | 170 kt | 192 kt |
| Advertised range | 721 nm | 850 nm | 680 nm |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Realistic payload | 598 kg | 455 kg | 450 kg |
| Runway need | 381 m | 550 m | 547 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 PA-23-250 Aztec E combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 449 NM reported range and about 183 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | Centerline thrust simplifies engine-out handling, but cooling, rear-engine access and two-engine reserves remain complex. | The 310Q combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 446 NM reported range and about 200 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. |
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