Duke B60 cost of ownership
What does it cost to own and operate the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Duke B60? The calculator below estimates annual cost and fully-burdened cost per flight hour, pre-filled with assumptions typical for its class and fully editable to your operation.
- Class
- Piston Twins
- Engines
- 2 × Piston
- Seats
- 6
- Max range
- 1,080 nm
Your assumptions
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Where the money goes (annual)
- Other$1,387,293
- Maintenance$520,000
- Fuel$480,000
- Crew$280,000
- Insurance$90,000
The complete ownership & ROI analysis
The figures above are indicative. The complete model — built on verified data and current market pricing for a specific aircraft, and extended to financing, charter economics, a five-year projection and full ROI, NPV and IRR analysis — is prepared for our members and partners.
5-year ROI projection
Year-by-year cash flow, equity & ROI
Financing & amortization
Down payment, interest, balance owed, true cost of debt
Charter revenue & break-even
Utilisation, occupancy, break-even hours
NPV / IRR + client-ready PDF
Discounted returns and an exportable report
An account shows cost per flight hour and annual cost. Membership adds the five-year ROI, financing, charter economics, NPV/IRR and report exports.
These figures are indicative — class-typical starting values for the Duke B60, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the Duke B60 page, or prepared with our advisors.
About the Duke B60
Introduced in 1974 in the United States, the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Duke B60 is a twin-engine piston aircraft from the Duke family built for the redundancy of two engines at modest running cost. It is a long-serving design with a deep support and parts network.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,080 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 220 knots. It seats up to 6 passengers and is powered by 2 Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 engines.
Its 1,080 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight.
Duke B60 cost of ownership: FAQs
How much does it cost to own a Duke B60?
Total cost of ownership for the Duke B60 depends mostly on how much you fly it. The largest drivers are crew, the engine/maintenance program, fuel, insurance and hangarage. Enter your own annual hours in the calculator above for an estimated annual cost and a fully-burdened cost per flight hour, then talk to our advisors for a precise model built on current market data.
What is the Duke B60's operating cost per flight hour?
Hourly cost is driven by fuel burn, engine and airframe maintenance programs, and reserves. As a piston twins with piston powerplant, the Duke B60 sits in that class's cost band — variable (hourly) costs rise with utilisation while fixed costs are spread across more hours. Use the calculator to see the cost per hour at your expected annual hours.
What are the biggest costs of owning a Duke B60?
Ownership costs split into fixed costs that you pay regardless of flying (crew salaries, insurance, hangar, management and scheduled maintenance reserves) and variable costs that scale with hours flown (fuel, engine-program charges and maintenance). For a piston twins like the Duke B60, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.
Is it cheaper to charter or to own a Duke B60?
At low or variable annual utilisation, chartering or leasing is usually more economical because you avoid the fixed costs of ownership; above a breakeven level of annual hours, owning the Duke B60 tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.
Are these Duke B60 cost figures exact?
No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the Duke B60 or a quotation. They are there so the estimate is sensible for the aircraft's class; adjust every input to your operation. A precise, data-backed ownership model with current market pricing is available through our acquisition advisory team.
Thinking about the Duke B60?
Our advisory team can build a precise ownership model for the Duke B60and tell you, independently, whether it's the right aircraft for your mission.