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Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600

The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine personal jet, while the Piper M500 and M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop airplanes. In range, the Vision Jet G2 and M600 SLS generally sit in a similar bracket for typical owner‑flown missions, with the M600 SLS often competitive on longer legs at efficient cruise settings, and the M500 typically a step shorter due to lower power and performance. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly operated in a six‑occupant configuration, but they differ in how they use space: the Vision Jet G2 is arranged around a compact jet cabin with a small enclosed feel and an aft lavatory option depending on configuration, while the M500 and M600 SLS use a pressurized cabin-class turboprop layout that can feel roomier in shoulder space and baggage flexibility. Overall, choose the Vision Jet G2 for jet speed and a jet ownership experience, the M500 for a simpler, lower‑cost turboprop step‑up, and the M600 SLS for the most capable, higher‑performance turboprop of the three.

SpecPiper M500
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 3.11
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiper
Aircraft NameM500
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.78
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1698
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,122,600
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats5
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECNo
ModelPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower500
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)170
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.6
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Overall Height (ft)11.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20