Compare Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI vs Maule Aircraft M-9 260i
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft | Maule Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | 206 Turbo Stationair | DA42 VI | M-9 260i |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $745,000 | $869,000 | $360,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 174 | $ 211 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.08 | $ 1.11 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.18 | $ 0.28 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 161 | 190 | 141 |
| Max Range (nm) | 703 | 1273 | 695 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1298 | 1092 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3789 | 4407 | 2800 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3600 | 4407 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 3109 | 1708 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1298 | 1092 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | 536 | 510 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 762 | 582 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 180 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 44.5 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 8.2 | 6.4 |
| Length (ft) | 28.3 | 28.1 | 23.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.6 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.1 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 11 | - | 42 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft | Maule Aircraft |
| Model | TIO-540-AJ1A | AE300 | 0-540-V4A5 |
| Horsepower | 350 | 168 | 260 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1800 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | Diesel / Jet Fuel | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 79.4 | 85 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 76.4 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Gyro / Analog | JPI EDM-930 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | - |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | - |
| GPS | - | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | - |
| ADC | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | - |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | MT Propeller | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Composite |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | 80 |
| Gear Type | Float | Retractable Nose-Wheel | Tail-Wheel Alum Spring |
| Wheel Size | - | - | 8 x 6 |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 161 | 190 | 141 |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | 176 | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 145 | - |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 188 | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 57 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 61 | 40 |
| Max Range (nm) | 703 | 1273 | 695 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 11.75 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1970 | 1148 | 390 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2011 | 720 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1395 | 1099 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1893 | 900 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 960 | 1337 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 26000 | 18000 | 20000 |