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Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Daher Tbm 940

The Cirrus SR22T G6 is a single‑engine, piston-powered, pressurized-capable (via supplemental oxygen rather than a pressurized cabin) high-performance personal aircraft, best suited to owner-pilots who want speed and simplicity. It typically carries four to five people depending on configuration and payload, with a range that is generally around the 1,000‑nautical‑mile class with reserves, varying by power setting and loading. The Diamond DA62 is a twin‑engine piston aircraft aimed at efficient family and business travel with redundancy and a roomy cabin. It is commonly configured for five to seven seats, and its range is also broadly in the ~1,000‑nautical‑mile class, often competitive due to diesel efficiency, again depending on configuration and mission profile. The Daher TBM 940 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high-end personal and owner-flown business category, offering substantially higher cruise speeds and high-altitude capability. It typically seats six (often four to six in comfort) and delivers longer legs, commonly around 1,500+ nautical miles, making it the strongest option here for fast, longer-range travel.

SpecDaher TBM 940Diamond Aircraft DA62
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 1.18
Min Crew1
Total Seats65
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDiamond Aircraft
Aircraft NameTBM 940DA62
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301283
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.24
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29081565
Standard Cabin Seats43
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 225
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330190
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000 $1,290,000
Max Cabin Seats5
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats65
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats43
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats5
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A-66DAE330
TBO (hrs)35001800
Horsepower850180
Flat RatingISA + 49
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)29189
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet Fuel
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.330.1
Wingspan (ft)42.147.8
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Overall Height (ft)14.39.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30