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Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cirrus SR22T G6 and Piper M350 are both pressurized-capable cross‑country singles in different performance classes: the SR22T is an unpressurized, high‑performance piston single best suited to 3–4 adults plus baggage with typical real‑world legs around 800–1,000 nm, while the M350 is a pressurized piston single that carries up to six and generally offers longer legs and better high‑altitude comfort, commonly around 1,000–1,300 nm. The Diamond DA62 is a twin‑engine piston aircraft, typically configured for five to seven seats, emphasizing efficiency, redundancy, and family or small‑team travel; its practical range is often in the 900–1,200 nm class depending on power setting and load. The Piper M600 SLS moves into the pressurized turboprop category, still a single‑engine aircraft but with markedly higher cruise speeds and payload flexibility; it typically seats up to six and is commonly used for 1,200–1,500+ nm missions with faster point‑to‑point capability than the piston options. Overall, SR22T is the simplest and most personal, DA62 adds twin redundancy and cabin flexibility, M350 adds pressurization in a piston, and M600 SLS is the step‑up for turboprop performance and range.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA62Piper M350Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.18$ 1.34$ 2.19
Total Seats566
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftPiperPiper
Aircraft NameDA62M350M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)128313431406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.24$ 0.22$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats5
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)156513082200
Standard Cabin Seats344
Direct Operating Cost$ 225$ 285$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190213274
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,290,000 $1,195,000$3,081,400
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats565
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats344
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.65.6
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoNo
ModelAE330TIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet FuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)180020003600
Horsepower180350600
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Fuel Capacity (gal)89120260
TBO (yrs)12
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)30.12929.7
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