Compare Cessna Skylane vs Piper Seneca vs VulcanAir P68 TC Observer
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper | VulcanAir |
| Aircraft Type | 182 Skylane | Seneca | P68 TC Observer |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $1,095,000 | - |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | $ 337 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | $ 1.69 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | $ 0.28 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 200 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 828 | 1136 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1331 | 1433 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G950 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3100 | 4750 | 4594 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2950 | - | 4365 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 4167 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 3442 | 3197 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1331 | 1433 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | 732 | 1062 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 599 | 371 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 200 | - | 400 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 39 | 39.37 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 10 | 11.15 |
| Length (ft) | 29 | 28.6 | 30.02 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | - | 3.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | - | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | - | 5.84 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 87.51 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | - | 29 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper | VulcanAir |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | TSIO-360-RB | TIO-360-C1A6D |
| Horsepower | 245 | 220 | 210 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1800 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 122 | 177 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | 173 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G950 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | - |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 | - |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant Feathering | 2-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Float | Retractable | Nose-Wheel |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 2 | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 3 | - |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | 3 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 200 | 165 |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | - | 165 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 200 | 156 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 49 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | 57 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 828 | 1136 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 1039 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | - | 7.8 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1514 | 1143 | 817 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1707 | 1361 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1350 | 1400 | 787 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2180 | 1969 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 924 | - | 1400 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18100 | 25000 | 20000 |