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Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Diamond Aircraft DA62 is a modern light twin in the piston category, aimed at efficient multi‑engine touring and training. It typically offers seating for up to seven (including the pilot) and a range that is generally in the roughly 1,000–1,300 nautical mile class depending on configuration, speed, and reserves. The Piper M350 is a single‑engine, pressurized piston aircraft positioned a step up in comfort and weather capability versus unpressurized pistons. It is commonly configured for six seats and delivers a similar overall trip-length capability to the DA62, often around the ~1,000–1,300 nautical mile range class, again depending on operating choices. The Piper M600 SLS moves into the single‑engine turboprop category, emphasizing higher cruise speeds and higher-altitude efficiency. It is typically configured for up to six seats and generally offers the longest practical range of the three, often around the ~1,200–1,500+ nautical mile class, with performance varying by payload, altitude, and reserves.

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