Beechjet 400A · Citation Excel · Vision Jet SF50 Gen2 · Meridian PA-46-500TP
Curated competitors, ranked by market position.
| Specification | ![]() anchorBeechcraft Beechjet 400A BE40 | Cessna Citation Excel C560 | ![]() Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet SF50 Gen2 SF50 | Piper Aircraft Meridian PA-46-500TP PA46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||||
| Category | Light Jet | Midsize | Very Light Jet | Turbohélice Single |
| Variant | — | — | SF50 Gen2 | PA-46-500TP |
| ICAO | BE40 | C560 | SF50 | PA46 |
| Production | discontinued | discontinued | in production | discontinued |
| Years | 1990 – 2003 | 1998 – 2004 | 2016 – present | 2000 – 2014 |
| Performance | ||||
| Range (NM) | 1.519 | 1.858 | 1.275 | 1.000 |
| Cruise (kt) | 449 | 430 | 311 | 260 |
| MTOW (kg) | 7.484 | 9.163 | 2.722 | 2.179 |
| Ceiling (ft) | 45.000 | 45.000 | 31.000 | 30.000 |
| Takeoff (ft) | 3.855 | 3.700 | 3.192 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Length (m) | 4.78 | 5.59 | 3.40 | 3.76 |
| Width (m) | 1.47 | 1.68 | 1.61 | 1.30 |
| Height (m) | 1.45 | 1.73 | 1.45 | 1.17 |
| Volume (m³) | 8.6 | 11.9 | — | — |
| Baggage (m³) | 1.5 | — | — | — |
| Max seats | 9 pax | 10 pax | 7 pax | 6 pax |
| Cabin Match Score | anchor | 74/ 100 | 69/ 100 | 63/ 100 |
| Engine | ||||
| TBO (hrs between overhauls) | 3.600 h | 5.000 h | 4.000 h | 3.600 h |
| Operating cost | ||||
| Variable $/h | ||||
| Fixed $/yr | ||||
| Total $/h | ||||
| Price & lineage | ||||
| New price (USD) | US$ 6.8M | US$ 11.0M | US$ 3.4M | — |
| Predecessor | — | — | — | — |
| Successor | — | — | — | |
| $/NM |
| Annual total |
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