Beechcraft King Air 350 vs Hawker Premier 1A
The Hawker Premier IA (composite light jet, ~451 kt, ~1,500 nm) and King Air 350 (large turboprop twin, ~313 kt, ~1,800 nm) are different propulsion classes — jet vs turboprop.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 72
- Median asking
- $3,197,500
- Range
- $1,952,250–$5,237,500
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 27
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1990–2019
- For sale now
- 21
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 8
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2001–2012
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft King Air 350 | Hawker Premier 1A |
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| Price Range | $1,952,250 – $5,237,500 | $1,340,500 – $1,898,500 |
| Category | Multi Engine Turboprop | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 11 | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | 295 kts (546 km/h) | — |
| Range | 1,806 nm (3,345 km) | — |
| Service Ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 15,000 lbs (6,804 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 5,400 lbs (2,449 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 544.0 gal (2059 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 85.0 GPH (322 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 3,600 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $450,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $220,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $1,100 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft King Air 350
Hawker Premier 1A
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft King Air 350 or Hawker Premier 1A?
Bottom line: Choose the King Air 350 for the larger cabin, longer range, short-field utility and the dramatically larger support network. Choose the Premier IA for jet cruise speeds and altitude — accepting that the Premier had limited production and thinner support.
Pick the King Air 350 if…
- More seats — 11 vs 6.
- More inventory — 65 listings vs 22.
Pick the Premier 1A if…
- Budget matters — from $1,340,500 vs $1,952,250, you save ~$611,750.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.