TruNorth aircraft guide
Find the Right Jet for Your Mission
From turboprops that reach short mountain runways to heavy jets that cross oceans nonstop, every category has its strengths. See how they compare, and our advisors will guide you to the right one for your journey.
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Turboprops
Turboprops combine reliability with cost-efficiency, making them perfect for short-haul flights and remote airport access.
- Passengers
- 6–9
- Range
- 1,000–1,500 mi
- Cruise speed
- 260–300 kts
- Typical flight
- Under 3 hrs
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Light Jets
Light jet charter services are ideal for travelers who need faster point-to-point private flights with greater range and nonstop capability than turboprops.
- Passengers
- 4–8
- Range
- 675–1,700 mi
- Cruise speed
- 350–415 kts
- Typical flight
- Under 3 hrs
- Classes
- Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Super Light Jets
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Midsize Jets
Midsize Jets strike the perfect balance of comfort, speed, and range—ideal for coast-to-coast business travel or family vacations.
- Passengers
- 6–9
- Range
- 1,900–3,250 mi
- Cruise speed
- 425–465 kts
- Typical flight
- Up to 6 hrs
- Classes
- Midsize Jets, Super-Midsize Jets
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Heavy Jets
Heavy Jets offer the pinnacle of private air travel—spacious interiors, global range, and full-service amenities.
- Passengers
- 10–16
- Range
- 3,600–7,300 mi
- Cruise speed
- 450–500 kts
- Typical flight
- Up to 12 hrs
- Classes
- Heavy Jets, Ultra-Long Range Jets, VIP Airliners
Side by side
Compare All Aircraft Types
See how each category stacks up in size, range, and comfort.
 Turboprops |  Light Jets |  Midsize Jets |  Heavy Jets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 6–9 | 4–8 | 6–9 | 10–16 |
| Range | 1,000–1,500 mi | 675–1,700 mi | 1,900–3,250 mi | 3,600–7,300 mi |
| Cruise speed | 260–300 kts | 350–415 kts | 425–465 kts | 450–500 kts |
| Typical flight | Under 3 hrs | Under 3 hrs | Up to 6 hrs | Up to 12 hrs |
| Best for | Regional trips under 600 miles and airports with short runways | 2–3 hour flights, small groups and regional business trips | Coast-to-coast travel, Hawaii and larger groups | Transcontinental, international and overnight flights |
- Turboprops
- Passengers
- 6–9
- Range
- 1,000–1,500 mi
- Cruise speed
- 260–300 kts
- Typical flight
- Under 3 hrs
- Best for
- Regional trips under 600 miles and airports with short runways
- Light Jets
- Passengers
- 4–8
- Range
- 675–1,700 mi
- Cruise speed
- 350–415 kts
- Typical flight
- Under 3 hrs
- Best for
- 2–3 hour flights, small groups and regional business trips
- Midsize Jets
- Passengers
- 6–9
- Range
- 1,900–3,250 mi
- Cruise speed
- 425–465 kts
- Typical flight
- Up to 6 hrs
- Best for
- Coast-to-coast travel, Hawaii and larger groups
- Heavy Jets
- Passengers
- 10–16
- Range
- 3,600–7,300 mi
- Cruise speed
- 450–500 kts
- Typical flight
- Up to 12 hrs
- Best for
- Transcontinental, international and overnight flights
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