Turboprop Charters
Jets are generally classified into five categories:
- Light Jets
- Mid-Sized Jets
- Super-Mid Size
- Heavy Jets
- Long Range Jets
However, turboprops are also available as an extra light charter aircraft. Turboprops use a gas turbine to operate a propeller. The turbine uses just about all of its output to do that. Unlike a jet, the exhaust gases from a turboprop are not a major factor in propulsion as they are in jets.
Following is a list of the most popular turboprops in use today.
The Grand Caravan
This aircraft, manufactured by Cessna, seats eight, has a range of 960 miles and cruises at about 180mph. It is Cessna’s top of the line turboprop.
Cirrus SR22
In addition to use as a charter, the Cirrus SR22 is a very popular choice among first time airplane owners. It is a small aircraft that seats four. It cruises up to 213 mph and has a range of 865 miles, providing an economical alternative for a short range charter trip.
King Air 200
Raytheon makes this popular and successful turboprop. The King Air 200 seats seven, travels at 270 mph and can go up to a range of 1,061 miles. Thus happens to be the most requested business and leisure turboprop.
The King Air 300
The second of the popular Raytheon built King Air turboprop series, this aircraft is equipped with more powerful engines than the 200. It can seat up to nine passengers thanks to the lengthened fuselage. It cruises at speeds up to 290 mph and has a range of 1,800 miles.
The King Air 350
This aircraft seats nine, has a range of 2,182 miles and can go as fast as 290 mph. It is an upgrade of the King Air 200.
The King Air C90/90B/E90
Raytheon Beechcraft produced the King Air 90 as the first turboprop in the King Air series of aircraft. It’s a good short range plane that seats six. It travels at speeds up to 235 mph and has a range of 1000 miles.
This completes the turboprop roster. Any of these planes will get you where you need to go very economically.
