Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Maule Aircraft M 9 260i vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi

Aircraft are often compared by category, range, and passenger capacity, which generally move together as size and mission change. Small general-aviation piston aircraft are typically used for training and personal travel, carrying about 2 to 6 passengers and flying roughly 300 to 1,000 nautical miles depending on speed, fuel, and reserves. Business jets span light to large classes, usually seating about 6 to 19 passengers; light jets commonly cover around 1,000 to 2,000 nautical miles, while midsize and large-cabin jets often reach about 2,000 to 4,000+ nautical miles for longer nonstop trips. Regional turboprops and regional jets serve short to medium routes, generally carrying about 30 to 90 passengers with typical ranges around 700 to 2,000 nautical miles. Narrow-body mainline airliners are the workhorses of domestic and short-haul international travel, usually seating about 140 to 240 passengers and flying roughly 2,500 to 4,000 nautical miles. Wide-body airliners are designed for long-haul routes, often carrying about 250 to 400+ passengers with ranges commonly around 6,000 to 8,000+ nautical miles.