Mitsubishi Marquise/Solitaire vs Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III
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 | Mitsubishi Marquise/Solitaire Mitsubishi | Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 81 kts | 89 kts |
| Approach Speed | 105 kts | 105 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 295 kts | 290 kts |
| Range | 1,395 nm | 1,550 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 29,750 ft | 33,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 2,200 fpm | 2,236 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 74.0 gph | 82.0 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 | Mitsubishi Marquise/Solitaire Mitsubishi | Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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: trip distance exceeds published range.
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 | Mitsubishi Marquise/Solitaire Mitsubishi | Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $444/hr | $492/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $444/hr estimated | $492/hr fuel-only floor |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | $6,950/yr | $9,308/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,500/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $9,450/yr | $11,808/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Mitsubishi Marquise/Solitaire Mitsubishi | Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 3,925 lbs | 4,363 lbs |
| MTOW | 11,575 lbs | 11,200 lbs |
| Seating | 11 | 9 |
| Fuel Capacity | 367 gal | 578 gal |
| Engines | 2× Turboprop | 2× Turboprop |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 39.2 ft | 47.7 ft |
| Length | 39.4 ft | 43.4 ft |
| Tail Height | 13.7 ft | 14.8 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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