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Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cirrus SR22T G6 is a high‑performance single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots who want fast personal travel with relatively simple operations. It typically carries four to five people (within weight limits) and offers roughly 1,000 nautical miles of range depending on power setting and payload. The Diamond Aircraft DA62 sits in a different category as a light twin‑engine piston aircraft optimized for efficiency and redundancy, often used for family travel and light commercial roles. It is commonly configured for five to seven seats and generally provides longer legs than many pistons, often around 1,000 to 1,200 nautical miles depending on equipment and loading. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop designed for higher altitude, higher speed travel with more turbine performance and cabin capability than piston singles. It typically seats five to six and delivers about 1,200 to 1,500 nautical miles of range in typical cruise profiles, again varying with payload and reserves.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA62Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.18$ 2.19
Total Seats56
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftPiper
Aircraft NameDA62M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)12831406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.24$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats5
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15652200
Standard Cabin Seats34
Direct Operating Cost$ 225$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190274
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,290,000 $3,081,400
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats55
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats34
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelAE330PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)18003600
Horsepower180600
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines21
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Fuel Capacity (gal)89260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)30.129.7
Wingspan (ft)47.843.2
Overall Height (ft)9.311.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20