Mitsubishi MU-2B vs Piper Cheyenne
The MU-2 and Piper Cheyenne are cabin-class twin turboprops of similar era.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 10
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1972–1981
- For sale now
- 27
- Median asking
- $995,000
- Range
- $496,200–$1,505,955
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 14
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1978–1987
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) | Mitsubishi MU-2B | Piper Cheyenne |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 108 | — |
| Serious | 5 | — |
| Fatal | 50 | — |
| Fatalities | 138 | — |
| % Fatal | 46% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Mitsubishi MU-2B | Piper Cheyenne |
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| Price Range | $346,300 – $880,000 | $496,200 – $1,505,955 |
| Category | — | Multi Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 295 kts (546 km/h) | 240 kts (444 km/h) |
| Range | — | 1,400 nm (2,593 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 9,050 lbs (4,105 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 2,900 lbs (1,315 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 365.0 gal (1382 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 55.0 GPH (208 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 3,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $300,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $100,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $650 |
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop | 2 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateMitsubishi MU-2B
Piper Cheyenne
Which Should You Buy: Mitsubishi MU-2B or Piper Cheyenne?
Bottom line: Choose the MU-2 for higher speed and value (with SFAR-108 training); choose the Cheyenne for conventional handling and Piper support. MU-2 = speed/value; Cheyenne = conventional/support. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Beechcraft/Piper mirrors in those files. SFAR-108 standardised training = decisive MU-2 ownership factor.
Pick the MU-2B if…
- Budget matters — from $346,300 vs $496,200, you save ~$149,900.
- Faster cruise — 295 kts vs 240 kts.
Pick the Cheyenne if…
- More seats — 8 vs 2.
- Newer design — production from 1974 vs 1963.
- More inventory — 24 listings vs 4.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.