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Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi

The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet aimed at owner‑pilots who want turbine speed and altitude with simplified operation. It typically seats up to seven (including the pilot, with a smaller rear seat configuration) and offers roughly about 1,200 nautical miles of range under favorable conditions, making it well suited for longer, higher‑speed cross‑country trips. The Cirrus SR22T G6 is a high‑performance, single‑engine turbocharged piston aircraft that prioritizes flexibility and lower operating costs versus a jet. It generally carries four to five people and delivers around 1,000 nautical miles of range depending on power settings and payload, fitting efficient regional travel and frequent personal flying. The Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI is a twin‑engine piston aircraft focused on efficiency, redundancy, and stable IFR capability. It typically seats four and provides about 1,200 to 1,400 nautical miles of range, often excelling on longer legs where fuel economy and twin‑engine safety margins are valued.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA42 VI
Summary
DOC / nm$ 1.11
Total Seats4
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDiamond Aircraft
Aircraft NameDA42 VI
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1273
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1298
Direct Operating Cost$ 211
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $869,000
Cabin
Total Seats4
Engine
FADECYes
ModelAE300
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)1800
Horsepower168
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines2
Usable Fuel (gal)76.4
Fuel Capacity (gal)79.4
Dimensions
Length (ft)28.1
Wingspan (ft)44.5
Overall Height (ft)8.2