Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii
The Diamond DA42 VI is a light twin‑engine piston aircraft, typically used for training and efficient personal travel; it carries about 4 people and offers moderate range suitable for regional trips. The Diamond DA62 is a larger twin‑engine piston aircraft aimed at family and owner‑operator touring; it generally seats 5–7 and has a longer, more comfortable cross‑country range than the DA42. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, optimized for fast business travel; it commonly carries 4–7 occupants depending on configuration and provides a longer range than the piston Diamonds while cruising much faster. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft; it typically carries 6–9 and combines strong payload flexibility with long range, often comparable to or exceeding many light jets on some missions. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop pressurized personal aircraft; it usually seats about 5–6 and offers solid mid‑to‑long range at lower complexity than the PC‑12. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two‑seat light piston helicopter with comparatively short range, focused on training and local missions rather than cross‑country transport.
| Spec | Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 | ROBINSON R22 Beta II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| DOC / nm | $ 1.11 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.84 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 1.80 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer | Pilatus | Piper | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | DA42 VI | DA62 | Phenom 100EV | PC-12 NGX | M500 | R22 Beta II |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1273 | 1283 | 1,178 | 1803 | 1000 | 250 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.28 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.90 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1298 | 1565 | 3451 | — | 1698 | 490 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 211 | $ 225 | $ 1,152 | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 173 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 190 | 190 | 406 | 290 | 260 | 96 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $869,000 | $1,290,000 | $4,250,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 | $ 312,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 5 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 5 | 6 | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Flushing | Optional | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | FWD | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 8.3 | 5.8 | 5.5 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 21280 | 13100 | 12600 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8244 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Model | AE300 | AE330 | PW617F1-E | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | O-360 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Jet Fuel | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1800 | 1800 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 168 | 180 | — | 1200 | 500 | 131 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | Carbureted |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | 76.4 | 86 | — | 402 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 79.4 | 89 | — | — | 170 | 115 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 8 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 1730 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 543 | — | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 28.1 | 30.1 | 42.1 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 28.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 44.5 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 53.33 | 43.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.2 | 9.3 | 14.3 | 14 | 11.3 | 8.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5.1 | 5 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 11 | 16.9 | 12.3 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.6 | 4.25 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 60 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 10 | 40 | 20 | 1.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 165 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 25.2 |