Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 and Piper M600 SLS both target owner‑pilots, but they sit in different aircraft categories. The Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet, emphasizing jet speed, a pressurized cabin, and simplified operations with Cirrus’s safety-focused design. The M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop, typically prized for lower fuel burn at many mission profiles and strong short‑to‑medium range utility. In range, the M600 SLS generally offers the longer legs, with published maximum range around 1,600+ nautical miles (depending on conditions and reserves), while the Vision Jet G2 is typically around 1,200 nautical miles. Real‑world range for either varies notably with payload, winds, cruise settings, and required reserves. For passenger capacity, both are commonly configured for up to seven occupants including the pilot. The Vision Jet’s cabin is often arranged as two forward seats plus a rear cabin with additional seating, while the M600 SLS typically provides club seating behind the pilot/copilot seats plus an additional aft seat option.
| Spec | Cirrus Vision Jet G2 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.37 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | SF50 G2 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1219 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2450 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 711 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 311 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,315,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 4 |
| Galley Location | — | MID |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| Model | FJ33-5A | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 1846 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 358 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 320 | 260 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 30.7 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 38.7 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10.9 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 9.8 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 30 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 24 | 20 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 |