Beechcraft King Air 90 vs Piper Navajo
The Piper Navajo (PA-31, six-to-nine-seat piston twin, ~220 kt) and King Air 90 (six-to-eight- seat turboprop twin, ~250 kt) are different propulsion classes — piston vs turboprop.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 116
- Median asking
- $1,172,500
- Range
- $413,000–$3,117,025
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 50
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1965–2014
- For sale now
- 40
- Median asking
- $262,250
- Range
- $123,300–$552,867
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 1967–1984
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Beechcraft King Air 90 | Piper Navajo |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft King Air 90 | Piper Navajo |
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| Price Range | $413,000 – $3,117,025 | $123,300 – $552,867 |
| Category | Multi Engine Turboprop | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 215 kts (398 km/h) | 206 kts (382 km/h) |
| Range | 1,060 nm (1,963 km) | 1,065 nm (1,972 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 24,000 ft (7,315 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 6,500 lbs (2,948 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 182.0 gal (689 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 32.0 GPH (121 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,600 hrs | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $42,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $30,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $350 |
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop | 2 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft King Air 90
Piper Navajo
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft King Air 90 or Piper Navajo?
Bottom line: Choose the Navajo for the lowest acquisition cost cabin-class twin — piston twin operating cost. Step up to the King Air 90 for turboprop reliability, higher cruise, pressurisation and the much stronger support network.
Pick the King Air 90 if…
- More seats — 10 vs 8.
- Faster cruise — 215 kts vs 206 kts.
- More inventory — 108 listings vs 38.
Pick the Navajo if…
- Budget matters — from $123,300 vs $413,000, you save ~$289,700.
- Longer range — 1065 nm vs 1060 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1967 vs 1966.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.