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500k Aircraft
Probably won't find it. For 500k, which is a substantial amount of money, in my opinion there is no good fit for that mission profile, I have looked;
Aircraft / Cost in good condition / Seats / Range / TAS
Cessna 421 / 500-650k / 7 / 800nm / 220kts
Cessna 340 / 350k / 5 / 800nm / 200kts
Cessna 414 / 400-500k / 4 / 750nm / 190kts
Baron 58 / 300-800k / 5 / 850nm / 200kts
Navajo / 250-500k / 6-8 / 600-800nm / 180-190kts
Citation 501 / 600=1mil / 6-7 / 800-900nm / 330kts
The 421 has “troublesome” engines, takes a good pilot when things go south, including the critical engine. The 340 is a great plane, not as claustrophobic as the Baron, the pressurization is great to have and it handles very well. The 414 is a great plane also, just a little slower. The Navajo is roomy, slow and not pressurized. The Baron is a super aircraft, just too narrow for my comfort. THe citation is very nice, but the phase inspections can be 30k to 100k, always unknown!
My choice is the 340 or the 414, preferably the 340.
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