I rarely chime in on things like this, but 2 of my favorite planes fall
in this catagory.
First, for a single engine, my vote goes to the Bellanca SuperViking
Turbo. Speed over 200, Range over 750. Current price for at late 70's,
early 80's example is well under 90K.

Second, Twin engine, Aerostar 601P. Pressurized twin with over 230mph
speed and range over 1000. Nice ones can be had for under 200K.

Greg Piney


Tailhook wrote:
Michael Wrote:

A pressurized twin is out of your price range. So is 160 KIAS at
cruising altitude. 1000 nm range will be iffy.

Assuming you really meant 160 KTAS at crusising altitude, the options
open up.

Starting bottom up in terms of operating cost, think Twin Comanche
with
extended range tanks (tips or nacelle) and a Robertson kit. Typically
1400-1500 lbs useful load, about 100 gallons usable fuel (84 is
standard), and 160 KTAS at 7000-11000 ft on 15-16 gph total. Total
operating cost will be about $25K/year, all up (maintenance, fuel,
insurance, hangar, etc) and you can get a good one for $120K.

If you really need more load carrying, think Baron or C-310.
Operating
cost goes up by 40% or so, payload goes up about the same, speed might
go up a few knots.

Michael


Thanks, Michael. This helps. I'll check these out.
Tailhook