Beech 70 Queen Air vs Cessna Chancellor 414
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Beech 70 Queen Air Beechcraft | Cessna Chancellor 414 Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 72 kts | 82 kts |
| Approach Speed | 82 kts | 95 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 186 kts | 204 kts |
| Range | 755 nm | 1,099 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft | 30,800 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,375 fpm | 1,580 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 32.0 gph | 34.0 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
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.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Beech 70 Queen Air Beechcraft | Cessna Chancellor 414 Cessna |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
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
| Metric | Beech 70 Queen Air Beechcraft | Cessna Chancellor 414 Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $208/hr | $221/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $585/hr | $422/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $6,500/yr | $6,922/yr |
| Hangar | $7,200/yr | $9,000/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $6,250/yr | $9,226/yr |
| Total Fixed | $19,950/yr | $25,148/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Beech 70 Queen Air Beechcraft | Cessna Chancellor 414 Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 2,400 lbs | 2,396 lbs |
| MTOW | 8,200 lbs | 6,750 lbs |
| Seating | 9 | 8 |
| Fuel Capacity | 214 gal | 213 gal |
| Engines | 2× Piston | 2× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 50.2 ft | 44.2 ft |
| Length | 35.5 ft | 36.4 ft |
| Tail Height | 14.2 ft | 11.5 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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