Turboprop

Turboprops are propeller aircraft powered by turbine engines and are the most economical choice for short to mid-range trips. With typical cruising speeds of 300 knots and a nonstop range of 1,000 miles, they are great for flying in and out of regional or executive airports where you can avoid the chaos and congestion that some larger international airports may have.

Turboprops are a great alternative to light jets, with enough room for up to 6 to 10 passengers and are the most economical option for the cost-conscious traveler. Traveling at a much more modest speed than light jets, these aircraft are a perfect choice for island hopping as well.

Turboprops

Pilatus PC-12NG exterior

Pilatus PC-12NG

  • Capacity: up to 9 passengers (std config)
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.3 ft./5 ft./16.11 ft.
  • Cruise Speed: 327 mph
  • Range: 1,845 nm


King Air 350i exterior

King Air 350i

  • Capacity: up to 11 passengers (std config)
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.75 ft./4.5 ft./19.5 ft.
  • Cruise Speed: 359 mph
  • Range: 1,806 nm

Cessna Grand Caravan exterior

Cessna Grand Caravan

  • Capacity: up to 10 passengers (std config)
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 54 in./64 in./16.9 ft.
  • Cruise Speed: 224 mph
  • Range: 964 nm

SOCATA TBM 930 exterior

TBM 930

  • Capacity: up to 6 passengers (std configuration)
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft./3.11 ft./14.4 ft.
  • Cruise Speed: 379 mph
  • Range: 1730 nm

Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Cessna Grand Caravan EX

  • Capacity: up to 9 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.6 ft/6.4 ft/16.9 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 214 mph
  • Range: 912 nm

King Air 250

King Air 250

  • Capacity: up to 10 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 5.7 ft/6.4 ft/16.8 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 310 ktas
  • Range: 1,720 nm

Piper PA-42 Cheyenne

Piper PA-42 Cheyenne

  • Capacity: 6-9
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.3 ft/4.2 ft/18.1 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 351 ktas
  • Range: 2,200 nm

Piper M600

Piper M600

  • Capacity: up to 4-5 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 3 ft/4 ft/12 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 274 Ktas
  • Range: 1,658 nm

Piper M500

Piper M500

  • Capacity: up to 5 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 3.6 ft/4.2 ft/12.25 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 260 ktas
  • Range: 1,000 nm

Piper Seneca

Piper Seneca

  • Capacity: up to 5 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 3 ft 6 in/4 ft 1 in/10 ft 4 in
  • Cruise Speed: 200 ktas
  • Range: 828 nm

Cessna 425 Conquest I

Cessna 425 Conquest I

  • Capacity: up to 5 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.27 ft/4.59 ft/10.50 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 265 knots
  • Range: 1.646 nm

Piaggio P180 Avanti

Piaggio P180 Avanti

  • Capacity: up to 6 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 5 ft 9 In/6 ft 1 In/14 ft 9 in
  • Cruise Speed: 285 kts
  • Range: 1500 nm

Piper PA-31 Navajo

Piper PA-31 Navajo

  • Capacity: up to 7 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft 25 in/4 ft 2 in/8 ft 6 in
  • Cruise Speed: 195 kts
  • Range: 1210 nm

Daher TBM 910

Daher TBM 910

  • Capacity: up to 5 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft/3.11 ft/13.3 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 330 knots
  • Range: 1,730 nm

Beech BE90 King Air

Beech BE90 King Air

  • Capacity: up to 7 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft 10 In/4 ft 6 In/12 ft 5 In
  • Cruise Speed: 210 kts
  • Range: 1040 nm

Beechcraft King Air B200

Beechcraft King Air B200

  • Capacity: up to 6 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft 10 In/4 ft 10 In/16 ft 8 in
  • Cruise Speed: 226 kts
  • Range: 1500 nm

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle

  • Capacity: up to 6 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft 3 in/4 ft 7 in/11 ft 4 in
  • Cruise Speed: 205 kts
  • Range: 1100 nm

Piper PA 61

Piper PA 61

  • Capacity: up to 5 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft 0 in/3 ft 10 in/12 ft 6 in
  • Cruise Speed: 306 mph (492 km/h, 266 kn)
  • Range: 1,024 mi (1,648 km, 890 nmi)

Partenavia P68

Partenavia P68

  • Capacity: up to 5 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.3 ft/4.6 ft/5.84 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 174 kts
  • Range: 590 nm

Daher-Socata TBM 850

Daher-Socata TBM 850

  • Capacity: up to 6 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft/3.11 ft/14.11 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 320 kts
  • Range: 1410 nm

Vulcanair Aviator TP 600

Vulcanair Aviator TP 600

  • Capacity: up to 7 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.10 ft/3.70 ft/13.05 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 213 kts
  • Range: 850 nm

Mitsubishi MU-2

Mitsubishi MU-2

  • Capacity: up to 7 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.25 ft/4.75 ft/16 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 270 kts
  • Range: 1040 nm

Cessna F406 Caravan II

Cessna F406 Caravan II

  • Capacity: up to 12 passengers
  • Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.28 ft/4.67 ft/14.5 ft
  • Cruise Speed: 180 kts
  • Range: 1150 nm

Modern business turboprops jets have several advantages over piston engines. In particular, a more comprehensive range of flight speeds and lower weight – about 5 tons. Turboprops aircraft has proven itself as an example of reliability and efficiency in the sphere of business aviation. Charter of an aircraft turboprops will be relevant when flying a distance of not more than 1.5 thousand to 1.8 thousand miles, and if the point of departure/arrival used small airfields.

Turboprops have a special status; the aircraft is relatively inexpensive yet has the right comfort level and competes on equal terms with jets. This craft is built on classic technology, which is not inferior to the parameters of turbojet transport in terms of power and speed characteristics. But such business jets can take off and land on almost any level ground, including unpaved runways. As a private aircraft, the turboprops models get the most orders. Contrary to popular belief, it is not inferior to vehicles with other engine technologies regarding flying comfort.