Turboprops

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.

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): 4.6 ft/6.4 ft/16.9 ft
Cruise Speed: 214 mph
Range: 912 nm

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

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

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 Meridian

Capacity: Up to 5 passengers
Cabin Size (H/W/L): 3.9 ft / 4.2 ft / 12.3 ft
Cruise Speed: 260 knots (300 mph)
Range: Approximately 1,171 nautical miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.