Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cirrus Sr22 G6 vs Piper M350

The Cessna Skylane (typically the 182 series) is a high-wing, fixed-gear piston single aimed at utility and training-to-travel missions. It generally carries four people with useful load varying by configuration, and it offers solid real-world range for regional trips, often on the order of roughly 700–1,000 nautical miles with reserves depending on power settings and tanks. The Cirrus SR22 G6 is a higher-performance, composite piston single focused on fast personal transportation, with advanced avionics and the well-known whole-airplane parachute. It typically seats four to five, cruises noticeably faster than the Skylane, and commonly supports about 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, retractable-gear piston single positioned as an entry-level business aircraft. It seats six, flies higher and faster than both, and is designed for more weather flexibility and passenger comfort. Range is typically in the same broad class as the SR22 or a bit higher, often around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles depending on mission profile.