5 Turbine Powered Planes That Fly At Jet Speed

Having a private jet is expensive. Not so much on the purchase side, but the cost to fly and operate one is very expensive. Even with the introduction of light jets, operators are still spending north of $1000 per hour to operate these smaller jets.

The value preposition of Turboprop aircrafts makes more sense on the cost savings. A turboprop aircraft is propeller driven, but also uses a single jet engine. And in many scenarios, these aircraft can perform just as well as light jets in their climb rate and cruise speeds. Turboprops also tend to have better capabilities than small list jets. The best part is you get it all at a fraction of the operating cost. In this video we check out 5 of the best turboprops you can buy in place of a jet.

Here are the aircraft listed.

EPIC E1000
Engine: 1200 shp
Cruise Speed: 368 mph
Range: 1897 miles
Payload: 1100 lbs
Price: $3.5 million

VIDEO SOURCE: EPIC AIRCRAFT

PILATUS PC-12
Engine: 1200 shp
Cruise Speed: 288 mph
Range: 2073 miles
Payload: 2236 lbs
Price: $5 million

VIDEO SOURCE: PILATUS AIRCRAFT

TBM 940
Engine: 850 shp
Cruise Speed: 290 mph
Range: 1989 miles
Payload: 1400 lbs
Price: $4.2 million

VIDEO SOURCE: DAHER TBM

LANCAIR EVOLUTION
Engine: 867 shp
Speed: 258 mph
Range: 1480 miles
Payload: 800 lbs
Price: $1.3 million

VIDEO SOURCE: EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT

KING AIR 200
Engine: 850 shp
Speed: 312 mph
Range: 1580 miles
Payload: 1668 lbs
Price: $1.5 - $3 million

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[Bushy_P]

I love my B350! I can take full fuel of 3611lbs, 6 medical personnel, 2 patients, full wing lockers and cargo area, so about 700lbs of cargo and still be around only 15500lbs gross take off weight. Then climb to FL340 and fly 1000NM with good room for an alternate. The New Fusion aviaonis are pretty amazing and make IFR flying into 3000 foot strips in the middle of the winter a breeze. Love having the C version and the nice big cargo door / airstair.

[RGSRinc]

Slight correction on the Evo. I own one. It’s ceiling is 28K. I’ve enjoyed mine but I’ve had it on the market for over 2 years, now. There is only 1 company currently insuring them and we’re getting BENT OVER to do so. Being an experimental and with a fleet size under 80 or so, it’s annual premium is right up there with my 2007 PC-12/47. Probably one of the main reasons I’ve been unable to sell mine.

[MagnarNordal]

There's only one turboprop with jet-like performance, and that is the Piaggio 180 Avanti. The cruise speed is 390 kt. How did you forget that?

[zutrue]

What I find interesting, educational and engaging about this channel is how it manages to
bring an informed and connected audience to the table for usually informative and vigorious
discussion of aviation. Well done MojoGrip.

[dinbee]

In all I only rode the King Air a few times and it really delivers.

[TheSFMCreators]

So it can land on any runway, any surface like grass, and has a large door in the back for cargo?
Drug lords' No.1 choice of aircraft

[sliferxxxx]

As an Air Traffic Controller love all these turbo props. Should also include the P46T and Piaggio P180. Anyway the aircraft I've been most impressed with is the PC12. That thing is fast (enough), has excellent range, impressive payload and from my observations can land and takeoff on anything!!!

[pilotpeego]

Awesome video! My favorite is the TBM 940. 👍

[atxsailor]

My hangar neighbor had an Epic E1000 and that plane was indeed EPIC!!! The climb out was outstanding!

[coolhari]

Hope the evolution gives cirrus some serious competition.

[syedsalalilyas]

Its 1:15 am and i cant decide which one to buy. Won't be able to sleep now.

[flipnotrab]

Pilatus is the ultimate workhorse in the sky. Amazing capabilities ALL around. The waiting list to get a new one is amazing as well. I still shake my head when I see how little runway they use on takeoff AND landing. Used by MANY governments and medical transport around the world too.

[Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

FWIW: If I had the $$$ and wanted a single-engine turboprop, I would go for the PC-12. The STOL capability is a feature I would WANT....

ahh, you are making me jealous, i was happy with cessna caravan, now i want a tbm!

[indridcold]

Basler BT-67 - The vintage lines of yesteryear, the modern turboprops of today, the avionics of tomorrow. A retrofitted and revived DC-3 is almost a low altitude private jet. DC-3 then, DC-3 now, DC-3 forever.

[DoitwithOA]

Can’t even afford the tires of those planes, but ONE DAY NOT TODAY

[Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

_"Now, _ why _would you want a turboprop in place of a jet?"_

Because it's a freaking turboprop!

*I ♥ TURBOPROPS!!!!*

Also: *I ♥ BLEEDAIR BLIMPS!!!!*
😊😊😊😊

[raymondgillen]

Mike, you did a pro job on this video, maybe your best one yet!

[steveross]

Nice job, short but sweet! Great overview

[jeremyduncan]

You should do an episode on the Thunder Mustang! It also fits in this category though it's not a turboprop, V12 naturally aspirated, 295 kts @ flight level 240, 1000 nautical miles all smiles! Love your videos, keep up the passion!👍🏿