Is there a bad choice here? I think not...
Posted by King Air Nation, September 15, 2022
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!!!!!
Which are you flying home today?
We lay at your feet — a question…and before you answer, consider all the specifics. You’ve won a King Air 260 or a King Air 360. You can fly your favorite people to beautiful destinations, skip commercial airline crowds, and just get in the clouds. But which to choose?
There is no payment. No taxes to pay for your winnings. But there are operating costs to consider. Is bigger better? What about faster? More range? Seating? Where do you draw the line?
First, let’s take a look at the King Air 260.
King Air 260
The latest BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 260 turboprop represents the next level of performance for one of the world’s most iconic aircraft. Enhancements in the cockpit bring optimized performance to the flight experience by giving pilots even greater control. Combining cutting-edge technology with the versatility and comfort you’ve come to expect, the King Air 260 aircraft is sure to continue its reign as a leading business turboprop for years to come.*
From the Textron Aviation Brochure for the King Air 260
UpdateD Flight Deck
The King Air 260 turboprop’s standard IS&S THRUSTSENSE autothrottle system reduces pilot workload through all phases of flight. It also features protections for engine overtemp and overtorque scenarios.
Reduced Workload
Controlled through the Flight Management System, the King Air 260 turboprop’s new digital pressurization system makes cabin pressure manual control a thing of the past. Additionally, the King Air 260 turboprop’s MultiScan weather radar is fully automated and optimized for presenting an accurate picture of surrounding weather.
Cockpit Technology
Optional SiriusXM Weather adds greater capability to areas outside the continental U.S., including Canada and Puerto Rico.
Redesigned Cabin
The King Air 260 turboprop sports an entirely redesigned cabin, complete with reshaped cabinetry, resculpted sidewalls and new seat design. Choose from five new interior schemes including the premium Lava Saddle interior.
Or maybe you're a King Air 360 type person?
King Air 360
The BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 360 turboprop represents the latest upgrade to one of the sky’s most iconic aircraft. Enjoy the same great reliability that’s come to define the King Air turboprop family, and the same support by the farthest reaching and most accessible service network.*
From the Textron Aviation Brochure for the King Air 360
REDUCED PILOT WORKLOAD & UPDATED FLIGHT DECK
Intuitive flight control using COLLINS AEROSPACE PRO LINE FUSION avionics, new IS&S THRUSTSENSE autothrottle, plus upgraded digital pressurization system and improved maintenance troubleshooting with an updated Onboard Maintenance System (OMS).
STRESS-FREE FLIGHT
Cabin improvements bring increased comfort and elegance to the Beechcraft King Air 360 aircraft. Most notable is a lower cabin altitude, resulting in a more comfortable flight for passengers.
MORE OPTIONS
Enhance your Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop with optional Wi-Fi and the luxurious cabin option, Lava Saddle premium interior.
*Images and text from Textron Aviation Brochures and Product Cards
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