How much does a twin-engine turboprop cost?

Used twin turboprops range from $200K for an older Piper Cheyenne or Mitsubishi MU-2 to $8M+ for a late-model King Air 350i. The most popular model, the Beechcraft King Air 200, ranges $500K-$2M depending on age and engine time. King Air 350s run $1.5M-$7M, King Air C90s from $200K-$1.5M.

What is the best twin-engine turboprop?

The Beechcraft King Air 350 is the industry workhorse — 312 ktas, 1,800+ nm range, 9 passengers, and the best resale value in its class. The King Air 250 offers similar capability at lower cost. For speed, the Piaggio Avanti pushes 400 ktas. For utility and STOL, the DHC-6 Twin Otter is unmatched on floats and unpaved strips.

How much does a King Air cost to operate?

A King Air 200 costs $1,200-$1,800 per flight hour including fuel (80-100 gal/hr), engine reserves, and maintenance. A King Air 350 runs $1,800-$2,500/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, inspections) add $100K-$200K. At 300 hours/year, a King Air 200 costs $500K-$700K annually — competitive with light jets.

King Air vs. light jet — which is better?

King Airs excel at short-field operations (2,500-3,000 ft strips), lower operating costs per seat-mile, and cargo versatility. Light jets are faster (400-450 ktas vs. 300-330 ktas) and fly higher (FL450 vs. FL350). A King Air 350 carries more passengers (9 vs. 6-7) in a larger cabin. For regional flights under 800 nm with multiple passengers, the King Air often wins.

Are multi-engine turboprops good for charter operations?

Multi-engine turboprops are the backbone of regional charter. King Air 200/350 and Pilatus PC-12 are the most popular charter turboprops. Twin-engine certification meets insurance and regulatory requirements for Part 135 charter. Operating costs per seat-mile are significantly lower than jets, making short-to-medium routes profitable.

Multi Engine Turboprop for Sale

1971 Beechcraft King Air 100

$695,000

For Sale

Total Time 12,706

Reg# N74JV US

Location Lake In The Hills, IL

Via AKC Aviation

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1981 Beechcraft King Air 200

Great Deal

$995,000

For Sale

Total Time 13,300

Reg# N899SD US

Location Bakersfield, CA

Via Loyd's Aviation

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1974 Mitsubishi MU 2J

Overpriced

$319,000

For Sale

Total Time 6,220

Reg# N621TA US

Location Sparta, TN

Via PlanesandBoats.com

Listed 2mo ago

1981 Beechcraft King Air F90

Great Deal

$475,000

For Sale

Total Time 10,888

Reg# N401MC US

Location Slidell, LA

Via Omni International Jet Trading

8 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1981 Piper Cheyenne

Overpriced

$795,000

For Sale

Total Time 5,877

Reg# N2519X US

Location Memphis, TN

Via Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1987 Beechcraft King Air 300

$500,000

25%

Total Time 12,227

Reg# N3AH US

Location Waycross, GA

Via International Aircraft Marketing & Sales

8 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1981 Cessna Conquest I

Great Deal

$850,000

For Sale

Total Time 7,355

Reg# N425TB US

Location Fort Worth, TX

Via Fort Worth Jet & Associates

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1980 Mitsubishi MARQUISE

Overpriced

$895,000

For Sale

Total Time 12,530

Reg# N42AF US

Location Aiken, SC

Via Air 1st Aviation

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1976 Beechcraft King Air E90

Great Deal

$585,000

For Sale

Total Time 13,659

Reg# N662JS US

Location Miami, FL

Via JetBrokers

6 sources

Listed 2mo ago

Mitsubishi MU 2K

Overpriced

$410,000

For Sale

Total Time 7,700

Reg# N728FN US

Location Sparta, TN

Via PlanesandBoats.com

2 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1981 Cessna Conquest I

$999,900

For Sale

Total Time 7,860

Reg# N425JE US

Location Scottsdale, AZ

Via Fresh Aircraft Sales

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1981 Mitsubishi MARQUISE

Great Deal

$845,000

For Sale

Total Time 7,300

Reg# N14VL US

Location Sparta, TN

Via PlanesandBoats.com

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1976 Commander 690A

Good Deal

$795,000

For Sale

Total Time 7,122

Reg# N699SB US

Location Peoria, IL

Via Byerly Aviation

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1976 Beechcraft King Air B100

Great Deal

$675,500

For Sale

Total Time 19,200

Reg# C-FJDQ Canada

Location Saint-Hubert, QC, Canada

Via Aviano Aircraft Company

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1981 Fairchild MERLIN IIIC

Overpriced

$799,000

For Sale

Reg# N1MN US

Location Broomfield, CO

Via Josh Greenband

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1985 BAE Systems Jetstream 31

Overpriced

$499,950

For Sale

Total Time 25,333

Reg# N604EC US

Location Baltimore, MD

Via Scott Macdonald Aircraft Sales

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1980 Beechcraft King Air 200

Good Deal

$975,000

For Sale

Total Time 18,750

Reg# G-CEGP UK

Location Christchurch, England, United Kingdom

Via International Aircraft Marketing & Sales

8 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1980 Piper Cheyenne

Great Deal

$946,198 ↓ -$8K

For Sale

Total Time 5,470

Reg# HA-BGQ Hungary

Location Budapest, Hungary

Via Fly-Coop Kft.

Listed 2mo ago

1988 BAE Systems Jetstream J32

Overpriced

$150,000

For Sale

Total Time 23,000

Reg# CP 2441

Location Santa Cruz, BO

Via MD Aircraft Sales

Listed 2mo ago

1978 Piper Cheyenne

Overpriced

$995,000

For Sale

Total Time 8,477

Reg# N53MC US

Location Tampa, FL

Via Marc Bruzzi

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1999 Swearingen SX-300

$265,000 ↓ -$24K

For Sale

Reg# N54JX US

Location Port Orange, FL

Via Jens Hoyt

3 sources

Listed 2mo ago

1980 Beechcraft King Air C90

Fair Price

$780,000

For Sale

Reg# N93LP US

Location Greenville, SC

Via USA Aircraft Brokers, Inc.

Listed 2mo ago

1981 Beechcraft King Air F90

Great Deal

$899,000

For Sale

Total Time 14,009

Reg# N100BR US

Location TN

Via Barnett Investment Group, Inc.

4 sources

Listed 2mo ago

Multi Engine Turboprop for Sale

1971 Beechcraft King Air 100

1981 Beechcraft King Air 200

1974 Mitsubishi MU 2J

1981 Beechcraft King Air F90

1981 Piper Cheyenne

1987 Beechcraft King Air 300

1981 Cessna Conquest I

1980 Mitsubishi MARQUISE

1976 Beechcraft King Air E90

Mitsubishi MU 2K

1981 Cessna Conquest I

1981 Mitsubishi MARQUISE

1976 Commander 690A

1976 Beechcraft King Air B100

1981 Fairchild MERLIN IIIC

1985 BAE Systems Jetstream 31

1980 Beechcraft King Air 200

1980 Piper Cheyenne

1988 BAE Systems Jetstream J32

1978 Piper Cheyenne

2010 Antonov Antonov An-32B Cline

1999 Swearingen SX-300

1980 Beechcraft King Air C90

1981 Beechcraft King Air F90

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