Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Piper M350
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | M350 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 285 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.34 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.22 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 213 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1343 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1308 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 4358 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 4340 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 4123 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 4123 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 3050 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1308 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 720 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 588 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 43 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 11.4 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 29 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 13 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Horsepower | 200 | 350 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 120 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Standby Instrument | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS |
| AHRS | - | 2 |
| Flight Director | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 5.6 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Composite Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | 80 |
| Gear Type | Float | Retractable |
| Float Type | Amphib | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 2 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 213 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 213 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1343 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 1087 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2090 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | 1020 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1968 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 25000 |