Swearingen Metro 23 vs Beechcraft 1900
The Swearingen Metro and Beechcraft 1900 are ~19-seat commuter turboprops — the Metro a fast, slim "lawn dart", the 1900 a roomier stand-up-cabin commuter.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 1
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 1995–1995
No active listings right now.
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) | Swearingen Metro 23 | Beechcraft 1900 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 1 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Swearingen Metro 23 | Beechcraft 1900 |
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| Price Range | — | $2,950,000 |
| Category | Multi Engine Turboprop | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 19 |
| Cruise Speed | 278 kts (515 km/h) | 280 kts (519 km/h) |
| Range | 594 nm (1,100 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 16,000 lbs (7,258 kg) | 17,120 lbs (7,766 kg) |
| Engines | — | 2 x Turboprop |
Which Should You Buy: Swearingen Metro 23 or Beechcraft 1900?
Bottom line: Choose the Beechcraft 1900 for a stand-up cabin, support and resale; choose the Metro for speed and lower acquisition cost (slim cabin). 1900 = cabin/support; Metro = speed/value.
Pick the Metro 23 if…
Pick the 1900 if…
- Faster cruise — 280 kts vs 278 kts.
- More inventory — 18 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.