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Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Diamond Aircraft Da50 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62

The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet, positioned as the fastest and most turbine‑like option of the three. It typically offers the longest range in this group (around 1,200 nautical miles, depending on configuration and reserves) and seats up to about seven occupants including the pilot, making it well suited to longer, higher‑altitude trips with jet cruise speeds and pressurization. The Diamond DA50 is a single‑engine piston aircraft (diesel), generally optimized for efficient personal travel rather than maximum capacity. Its range is usually around 800–1,000 nautical miles and it commonly seats five, including the pilot, making it a strong fit for smaller parties and lower operating costs than a jet. The Diamond DA62 is a twin‑engine piston aircraft (diesel) aimed at carrying more people with added redundancy. It typically seats up to seven (including the pilot) and offers a range often in the roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical mile class, balancing family or small‑group capacity with efficient twin‑engine cruising.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA50Diamond Aircraft DA62
Summary
Total Seats55
Flight RulesVFRIFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftDiamond Aircraft
Aircraft NameDA50DA62
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)12561565
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 700,000 $1,290,000
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 1.18
Max Range (nm)1283
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.24
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats3
Direct Operating Cost$ 225
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190
Cabin
Total Seats55
Cockpit2
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats3
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCD-300AE330
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet FuelDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)20001800
Horsepower260180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)5089
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.530.1
Wingspan (ft)4447.8
Overall Height (ft)9.59.3