Top 5 Fastest Turboprops 2021-2022 | Price & Specs

private jets are not always the best choice when it comes to flying fast with soaring jet fuel prices and rising environmental concerns the future of private aviation is looking back to propeller driven aircraft and this is where turboprops come in a turboprop engine is more fuel efficient and lightweight than a jet engine giving it better performance during takeoff these aircraft run more efficiently while providing a higher power output per unit of weight than a jet for a fraction of the cost turboprop planes can even travel the same distance and speed as modern jets in this video i'm sharing my list of the top five fastest turboprop aircraft for business or personal use including their maximum crew speeds and market price for obvious reasons i'm doing away with military models with similar or greater speeds watch until the end for my top pick this is aviation federation sharing with you news and information about the latest and greatest in aviation and beyond at number 5 i chose the piper m600 piper developed some of the best small turboprop planes on the market today this turboprop exemplifies the ultimate combination of american engineering and elegant design rooted on the meridian model line or pa-46 family this single-engine pressurized craft is a master of both short-range and long-range flights and uses sophisticated gum in avionics to deliver a flight range of over 1 000 nautical miles and a maximum permitted altitude of 30 000 feet its maximum cruise speed can go as high as 274 knots the interior of the m 600 is the envy of most airplanes with all the luxuries you would expect from a piper aircraft its spacious cabin comfortably seats up to six passengers with an interior design generously finished in premium leather lush carpets and genuine woods with the convenience of built-in work tables usb charging ports and lighting control corporate executives will surely be delighted this aircraft has a base price of 2.8 million us [Music] dollars at number four is the pelatus pc-12 ngx pelatus has been designing and producing aircraft that embody swiss engineering since 1939 and its brand new pc 12 ngx brings years of intelligent thinking into arguably 2020s their single engine turboprop equipped with the brand new pratt and whitney engine and without necessarily any increase in horsepower this model still climbs and cruises faster than its predecessors with a top speed of about 290 knots this turboprop was built for versatility it's perfect for business executives with enough space for up to 10 passengers treated to a convenient office in the sky with the latest entertainment and communication devices as well as reliable wi-fi and usb ports designed in conjunction with bmw you can choose from six flashy interior packages featuring european leathers and ergonomic seating the price tag of this aircraft is 4.7 million us dollars [Music] soaring at number three is the beechcraft super king air 350i true to its name super king air rules the skies with twin pratt and whitney canada turbine engines and high performance propellers pilots can take advantage of the latest next-gen touchscreen avionics and multi-scan weather tracking for much safer flights this aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 312 knots passengers can enjoy executive seats fold out tables power outlets and wi-fi connectivity in a 17 feet long soundproofed cabin indeed it's a cabin fit for a king and there are six interior design packages to choose from from elegant silver and pewter tones to timeless saddle tan with distinctive rich woods the starting price of this aircraft is 7 million us dollars flying high at number two is the bombardier-8q 400 the q400 is the market's most productive turboprop and was sold to longview aviation capital the owner of canadian company de havilland aircraft due to its fast takeoff and landing capabilities and successful regional flights it is known as a quote-unquote network builder the q400 aircraft spends more time in the air and less time in repair with 99.5 dispatch reliability and the longest maintenance cycles in the industry the maximum cruise speed is equally as impressive at 360 knots passengers can enjoy a quieter cabin thanks to the aircraft's unique active noise and vibration reduction system this model has wide windows that maximize natural light and has enhanced led lighting to ensure more comfortable atmosphere the optional connectivity system enables passengers to access multimedia and enjoy flight entertainment on their devices this aircraft has a price tag of at least 21 million us [Music] dollars [Music] finally at number one is the piaggio avanti evo the avanti evo exceeds the speed of 400 knots making it the fastest turboprop aircraft in the world even faster than some jets and at a fraction of the operating cost which is about 30 percent lower than jets of the same class it's also one of the few turboprop aircraft that can fly directly from new york to san francisco with an impressive 2759 nautical miles the avanti evo also emits 40 percent less carbon dioxide compared to other light aircraft before passengers can even board the avanti evo they can appreciate the aircraft's striking beauty its curved aerodynamic design provides a sleek profile while the spacious and lightfield cabin offers headroom of five foot nine inches and an abundance of space for up to eight passengers the standard evo even comes with a lavatory this turboprop has a price starting at 7.8 million us dollars [Music] what do you think of my top list of the fastest turbo props did i miss anything let me know in the comments section leave a thumbs up and share this video so someone else can enjoy it if you're new here don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you'll be updated when i upload new videos thank you for watching and fly safe you

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Length: 8min 29sec (509 seconds)

Published: Tue Mar 02 2021