Comparisons
| Model |
JetPROP DLX |
PA46 Malibu |
P46T Meridian |
TBM700 |
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| Specifications |
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| Power Plant |
P&W PT6A-35 |
Lycoming TIO-540 |
P&W PT6A-42 |
P&W PT6A-64 |
| Horsepower (flat rated) |
560 |
350 |
500 HP |
700 HP |
| Wingspan |
43' |
43' |
43' |
41' 3" |
| Length |
30' 1" |
28' 8" |
29' 6" |
34' 3" |
| Height |
11' 3" |
11' 3" |
11' 3" |
13' 9" |
| Cabin Length |
12' 3" |
12' 3" |
12' 3" |
13' 3" |
| Empty Weight |
2,950 lbs. |
3,000 lbs. |
3,403 lbs. |
4,025 lbs. |
| Ramp Weight |
4,318 lbs. |
4,318 lbs. |
4,892 lbs. |
6,614 lbs. |
| Takeoff Gross Weight |
4,300 lbs. |
4,300 lbs. |
4,850 lbs. |
6,579 lbs. |
| Useful Load |
1,358 lbs. |
1,318 lbs. |
1,489 lbs. |
2,554 lbs. |
| Payload |
356 lbs. |
598 lbs. |
350 lbs. |
699 lbs. |
| Max. Landing Weight |
4,100 lbs. |
4,100 lbs. |
4,850 lbs. |
6,250 lbs. |
| Baggage Capacity |
30/100 lbs. |
100/100 lbs. |
100 lbs. |
330 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity |
151.1 gallons |
120 gallons |
170 gallons |
282 gallons |
| Noise Level (dB) |
69 |
n/a |
73.7 |
73.9 |
| Operating Costs |
$280/hr |
$270/hr |
$375/hr |
$430/hr |
| Fuel Cost (nm @ $5.20/gallon) |
$.68 |
$.62 |
$.83 |
$.97 |
| Fuel Burn (Idle) |
14 GPH |
9 GPH |
21 GPH |
29 GPH |
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| Performance |
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| Climb Rate (Initial) |
3,000 FPM |
1,220 FPM |
1,741 FPM |
1,875 FPM |
| Takeoff - Over 50' |
1,200' |
2,550' |
2,775' |
2,034' |
| Landing - Over 50' |
1,000' |
1,950' |
2,250' |
2,034' |
| Service Ceiling |
27,000' |
25,000' |
30,000' |
30,000' |
| Max. Speed |
265+ knots |
225 knots |
262 knots |
300 knots |
| Normal Speed |
260 knots |
200 knots |
258 knots |
280 knots |
| Normal Range |
1,000 NM |
1,018 NM |
1,000 NM |
1,330 NM |
| Long Range Speed |
235 knots |
190 knots |
240 knots |
243 knots |
| Long Range |
1,100+ NM |
1,150 NM |
1,070 NM |
1,550 NM |
| Normal Fuel Burn |
34 GPH |
24 GPH |
41 GPH |
52 GPH |
| Stall Speed (Flaps Down) |
61 knots |
60 knots |
61 knots |
61 knots |
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