BAe 3100 Jetstream 31 vs Beechcraft 1900D

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

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BAe 3100 Jetstream 31
52 ft × 47 ft ⭥ 18 ft
2× Turboprop Retractable Pressurized
Beechcraft 1900D
58 ft × 58 ft ⭥ 15 ft
2× Turboprop Retractable Pressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification BAe 3100 Jetstream 31Beechcraft 1900D
Stall speed 88 kt84 kt
Approach speed 115 kt121 kt
Cruise speed 262 kt280 kt
Range 680 nm1245 nm
Service ceiling 25000 ft25000 ft
Rate of climb 2080 fpm2625 fpm
Fuel burn 99.0 gph125.0 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

BAe 3100 Jetstream 31 Jet A
99.0 gph
Baseline
680 nm range 2.6 nm/gal 451 gal usable $594 fuel/hr 4h 33m endurance
BAe 3100 Jetstream 31: 99.0 gph at cruise, 680 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 33 minute endurance, 2.6 nautical miles per gallon.
Beechcraft 1900D Jet A
125.0 gph
Baseline
1,245 nm range 2.2 nm/gal 665 gal usable $750 fuel/hr 5h 19m endurance
Beechcraft 1900D: 125.0 gph at cruise, 1,245 nautical mile published range, 5 hour 19 minute endurance, 2.2 nautical miles per gallon.
Jet A range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing over 50 ft obstacle

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.

Estimated Operating Costs

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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BAe 3100 Jetstream 31 Jet A
$1,260 /hr
Baseline
BAe 3100 Jetstream 31: $1,260 per flight hour — fuel $594, maintenance and reserve $666.
Beechcraft 1900D Jet A
$2,296 /hr
Baseline
Beechcraft 1900D: $2,296 per flight hour — fuel $750, maintenance and reserve $1,546.
BAe 3100 Jetstream 31 Turboprop
$24,036 /yr Baseline
BAe 3100 Jetstream 31: $24,036 per year — insurance $7,000, hangar $14,536, annual inspection $2,500.
Beechcraft 1900D Turboprop
$98,200 /yr Baseline
Beechcraft 1900D: $98,200 per year — insurance $20,000, hangar $43,200, annual inspection $35,000.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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BAe 3100 Jetstream 31 Turboprop
21 / 21 seats cargo 451 gal / 451 gal fuel 2,678 lbs wet payload 5,700 lbs useful 15,322 lbs MTOW
Beechcraft 1900D Turboprop
21 / 21 seats cargo 665 gal / 665 gal fuel 1,900 lbs wet payload 6,356 lbs useful 17,120 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

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