Aircraft comparison
Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Piaggio P.180 Avanti II
Summary
The Beechcraft King Air 260 and the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II are two turboprops, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Beechcraft King Air 260 flies farther (1,720 vs 1,500 nm); the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II is faster (402 vs 310 kt); the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II has the taller cabin (5.8 vs 4.8 ft).
| Specification | King Air 260 | P.180 Avanti II |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,720 nm (3,185.4 km)✓ | 1,500 nm (2,778 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 310 kt (574.1 km/h) | 402 kt (744.5 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 12,590 lb (5,710.7 kg) | 12,100 lb (5,488.5 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 9 count |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) | 5.8 ft (1.77 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 4.5 ft (1.37 m) | 6.1 ft (1.86 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 55 cuft (1.56 m3)✓ | 44 cuft (1.25 m3) |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Power per engine | 850 shp | 850 shp |
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