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Cessna 172s vs Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Cirrus Sr22 G6 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Piper M500

The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet designed for owner‑pilots who want turbine simplicity and jet speed; it typically carries four to five passengers plus the pilot (up to about seven seats total) and offers roughly 1,200 nautical miles of range. The Cirrus SR22 G6 is a high‑performance piston single, best viewed as a personal and training-capable cross‑country aircraft; it generally seats four to five and has about 1,000–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on power and reserves. The Daher TBM 940 is a high‑end single‑engine turboprop with strong speed and altitude capability; it commonly carries four to six passengers plus the pilot (up to about six seats total) and reaches around 1,700 nautical miles. The Piper M500 is an entry‑level pressurized single turboprop positioned below the TBM; it typically seats four to five passengers plus the pilot (about six seats total) and delivers about 1,000–1,200 nautical miles. Overall, the TBM leads in range, the Vision Jet offers jet experience with moderate capacity, and the SR22 is the piston alternative.

SpecDaher TBM 940Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.11
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 940M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29081698
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,122,600
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats65
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats44
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)291170
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.329.6
Wingspan (ft)42.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.3
Overall Height (ft)14.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3020