Beechjet 400A · Citation Encore · Meridian PA-46-500TP · Learjet 55
Curated competitors, ranked by market position.
| Specification | ![]() anchorBeechcraft Beechjet 400A BE40 | Cessna Citation Encore C560 | Piper Aircraft Meridian PA-46-500TP PA46 | ![]() Learjet Learjet 55 LJ55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||||
| Category | Light Jet | Light Jet | Turbohélice Single | Midsize |
| Variant | — | Encore | PA-46-500TP | 55 |
| ICAO | BE40 | C560 | PA46 | LJ55 |
| Production | discontinued | discontinued | discontinued | discontinued |
| Years | 1990 – 2003 | 1999 – 2006 | 2000 – 2014 | 1981 – 1987 |
| Performance | ||||
| Range (NM) | 1.519 | 1.733 | 1.000 | 2.165 |
| Cruise (kt) | 449 | 430 | 260 | 442 |
| MTOW (kg) | 7.484 | 7.394 | 2.179 | 9.752 |
| Ceiling (ft) | 45.000 | 45.000 | 30.000 | 51.000 |
| Takeoff (ft) | 3.855 | 3.500 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Length (m) | 4.78 | 5.18 | 3.76 | 4.18 |
| Width (m) | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.30 | 1.80 |
| Height (m) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.17 | 1.74 |
| Volume (m³) | 8.6 | 8.9 | — | — |
| Baggage (m³) | 1.5 | — | — | — |
| Max seats | 9 pax | 9 pax | 6 pax | 10 pax |
| Cabin Match Score | anchor | 93/ 100 | 63/ 100 | 71/ 100 |
| Engine | ||||
| TBO (hrs between overhauls) | 3.600 h | 5.000 h | 3.600 h | 4.200 h |
| Operating cost | ||||
| Variable $/h | ||||
| Fixed $/yr | ||||
| Total $/h | ||||
| Price & lineage | ||||
| New price (USD) | US$ 6.8M | — | — | — |
| Predecessor | — | — | — | — |
| Successor | — | — | — | |
| $/NM |
| Annual total |
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