Compare Bell 407GXi vs Cessna Caravan vs Diamond Aircraft DA62
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| Manufacturer | Bell | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | 407GXi | Caravan | DA62 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,225,000 | $2,355,000 | $1,290,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 589 | $ 571 | $ 225 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.43 | $ 3.07 | $ 1.18 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.24 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 133 | 186 | 190 |
| Max Range (nm) | 337 | 1070 | 1283 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2300 | 3305 | 1565 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000H NXI | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 8035 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5000 | 8000 | 5071 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6000 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3100 | - | - |
| MLW (lbs) | - | 7800 | 5071 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 4930 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2700 | 4730 | 3505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2300 | 3305 | 1565 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 3070 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 856.26 | 2224 | 605 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1443 | 1081 | 1004 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1081 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 250 | 325 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | - | 52.1 | 47.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35 | - | - |
| Width (ft) | 25.4 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10.2 | 15 | 9.3 |
| Length (ft) | 41.4 | 37.6 | 30.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 3.9 | 4.5 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | 5.4 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | 12.8 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 125 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 32 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 16 | - | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft |
| Model | M250-C47E/4 | PT6A-114A | AE330 |
| Horsepower | 862 | 675 | 180 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 31 | - |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 1800 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | - | Diesel / Jet Fuel |
| Fuel Delivery | - | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 127.8 | - | 89 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | 86 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 46 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000H NXI | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro | - | Digital |
| EFIS | GEA-71HB | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | - |
| FMS | 1 | - | - |
| Autopilot | - | - | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| AHRS | 1 | 2 x GRS 79 | 1 |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 |
| ADC | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | - | No | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | Un-Pressurized | - |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | McCauley | MT Propeller |
| Prop Description | - | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 3-Blade Constant |
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Fixed Wheels | Retractable Nose-Wheel |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | - | - |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | - | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | 1 | - | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | - | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 133 | 186 | 190 |
| Cruise Speed @ 85% (ktas) | - | - | 185 |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | - | 171 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 120 | 157 | 142 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | - | 205 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | - | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 337 | 1070 | 1283 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 337 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | 909 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 663 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 417 | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | - | 9.7 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | 1160 | 1574 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2055 | 2897 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 2973 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 715 | 1447 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1625 | 2556 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 1234 | 1029 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18940 | 25000 | 20000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13550 | - | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11940 | - | - |