Compare Cessna Skylane vs Maule Aircraft M-9 235i vs Pipistrel Panthera
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Maule Aircraft | Pipistrel |
| Aircraft Type | 182 Skylane | M-9 235i | Panthera |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $355,000 | $ 550,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | - | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | - | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | - | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 137 | 202 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 876 | 1025 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1100 | 1145 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G5 | Garmin G500 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA | EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3100 | 2800 | 2640 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2950 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 1700 | 1495 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1100 | 1145 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | 510 | 385 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 590 | 760 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 200 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 33 | 35.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Length (ft) | 29 | 23.7 | 26.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 42 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Maule Aircraft | Pipistrel |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | I0-540-W1A5 | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 245 | 235 | 210 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 85 | 64 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 10 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G5 | Garmin G500 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | JPI EDM-930 | - |
| FMS | - | - | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | - | - |
| PFD | 1 | - | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | - | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | Pipestrel |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Composite | 3-Blade Composite Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | 80 | - |
| Gear Type | Float | Tail-Wheel Alum Spring | Retractable Trailing-Link |
| Wheel Size | - | 8 x 6 | - |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 137 | 202 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | - | 202 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | - | 220 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 49 | - | 64 |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 40 | 59 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 876 | 1025 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1514 | 406 | 1200 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 791 | 2200 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1350 | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 900 | 1900 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 924 | - | 1200 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18100 | 20000 | 20000 |