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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.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA42 VIDiamond Aircraft DA62Embraer Phenom 100EVPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500ROBINSON R22 Beta II
Summary
DOC / nm$ 1.11$ 1.18$ 2.84$ 2.78$ 3.11$ 1.80
Total Seats457862
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftDiamond AircraftEmbraerPilatusPiperRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameDA42 VIDA62Phenom 100EVPC-12 NGXM500R22 Beta II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)127312831,17818031000250
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.28$ 0.24$ 0.71$ 0.46$ 0.78$ 0.90
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)129815653451—1698490
Direct Operating Cost$ 211$ 225$ 1,152$ 793$ 579$ 173
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)19019040629026096
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $869,000 $1,290,000 $4,250,000$5,350,000$2,122,600$ 312,000
Cockpit—2222—
Max Cabin Seats—579——
Standard Cabin Seats—3564—
Min Crew——111—
Cabin
Total Seats456852
Cockpit—2222—
Max Cabin Seats—569——
Standard Cabin Seats—3464—
Lavatory——1 FlushingOptionalNo—
Min Crew——111—
Crew Rest——No———
Jump Seat——No———
Lavatory Location——AFTFWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)——8.35.85.5—
Galley / Refreshment——NoNoRefreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——212801310012600—
Cargo Door———Yes——
Galley Location————MID—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————8244—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesNoNo
ModelAE300AE330PW617F1-EPT6E-67XPPT6A-42AO-360
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet FuelDiesel / Jet Fuel———AvGas
TBO (hrs)180018003500500036002000
Horsepower168180—1200500131
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected———Carbureted
No. of Engines222111
Usable Fuel (gal)76.486—402——
Fuel Capacity (gal)79.489——170115
Flat Rating——ISA + 8ISA + 35ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)——1730———
Fuel Burn (lbph)——543———
TBO (yrs)—————12
Dimensions
Length (ft)28.130.142.147.2529.628.5
Wingspan (ft)44.547.840.453.3343.2—
Overall Height (ft)8.29.314.31411.38.8
Aisle Step (ft)——0.3———
Cabin Width (ft)——5.154.1—
Cabin Height (ft)——4.94.94—
Cabin Length (ft)——1116.912.3—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.64.25——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——9———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——60———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——1040201.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)————165—
Rotor Diameter (ft)—————25.2