310R vs P2006T
The 310R leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Cessna / Textron Aviation 310R (introduced 1975) against the Tecnam P2006T (introduced 2009) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are piston twins, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the 310R carries more passengers. undefined
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310R vs P2006T: the key differences
- The 310R and P2006T are evenly matched on range, both at 800 nm.
- The 310R delivers 29% more cruise speed (310R: 191 kt; P2006T: 148 kt).
- The 310R delivers 50% more passenger capacity (310R: 6 seats; P2006T: 4 seats).
- The P2006T is the newer design (introduced 2009 versus 1975 for the 310R), a gap of 34 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 310R is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (5,500 lbs versus 2,756 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the 310R seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the 310R leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P2006T can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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310R vs P2006T: FAQs
Does the 310R or P2006T seat more passengers?
The 310R carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 6 seats, compared with 4 on the P2006T.
Which is faster, the 310R or the P2006T?
The 310R cruises faster, at 191 kt versus 148 kt for the P2006T.
Which is newer, the 310R or the P2006T?
The P2006T is the newer design, introduced in 2009 versus 1975 for the 310R.
Is the 310R or the P2006T the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 310R is the larger aircraft — 5,500 lbs versus 2,756 lbs for the P2006T.
Should I buy the 310R or the P2006T?
On published specifications the 310R leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P2006T can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the 310R vs P2006T?
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