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 8 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Capacity: up to 9 passengers
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 54 in/64 in/37 ft 7 in
- Cruise Speed: 214 mph
- Range: 912 nm