Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Piper M600 SLS
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | M600 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 603 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 274 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1658 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 2350 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 6050 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 6000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 5800 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 3700 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 3650 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 2350 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 2300 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 1642 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1692 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 658 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 29.7 |
| 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 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | 200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 260 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 x Garmin GFC-700 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | - | 2 |
| ADC | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 |
| Lavatory | - | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 8644 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 5.6 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Gear Type | Float | Retractable |
| Float Type | Amphib | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 5 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1500 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 5 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 274 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 184 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1658 |
| Range @ 75% | - | 1385 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 2635 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 3998 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2659 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 1556 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 30000 |