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Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500

The Cirrus SR22T G6 is a high‑performance, single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots who want speed and modern avionics; it typically carries four to five people depending on configuration and loading, and offers roughly 1,000 nautical miles of still‑air range. The Diamond DA62 is a twin‑engine piston aircraft optimized for efficient traveling with redundancy and a roomy cabin; it commonly seats five to seven, and its typical range is about 1,100–1,200 nautical miles. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft designed for comfortable all‑weather personal transport at higher altitudes; it generally seats six, with typical range around 1,300–1,400 nautical miles. The Piper M500 is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop positioned above the piston models for higher cruise speed and turbine capability; it usually seats five to six, and commonly delivers about 1,000–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on power setting and payload.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA62Piper M350Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.18$ 1.34$ 3.11
Total Seats566
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftPiperPiper
Aircraft NameDA62M350M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)128313431000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.24$ 0.22$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats5
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)156513081698
Standard Cabin Seats344
Direct Operating Cost$ 225$ 285$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190213260
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,290,000 $1,195,000$2,122,600
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats565
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats344
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.65.5
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesNoNo
ModelAE330TIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet FuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)180020003600
Horsepower180350500
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Fuel Capacity (gal)89120170
TBO (yrs)12
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)30.12929.6
Wingspan (ft)47.84343.2
Overall Height (ft)9.311.411.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)44
Cabin Length (ft)12.312.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2020