Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii

The Cessna Skyhawk is a single‑engine piston, fixed‑gear trainer/light tourer, typically carrying 3–4 people with a range around 600–800 nm. The Diamond DA42 VI is a twin‑engine piston, efficient IFR-capable light aircraft, usually 4–5 seats usable, with roughly 1,000–1,200 nm range. The Diamond DA62 is a larger twin‑engine piston geared to family/business touring, typically 5–7 seats with about 1,000–1,200 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet for short business legs, generally 4–7 passengers (often 4–6 in comfort) and about 1,100–1,200 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft, commonly 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop pressurized cruiser, typically 5–6 seats and about 1,000–1,300 nm range. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a light two‑seat piston helicopter with short range, commonly around 200–300 nm.