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Piper M350 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi

The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at personal and business travel. It typically carries one pilot plus up to five passengers (six seats total) and offers a practical range on the order of about 1,300–1,500 nautical miles depending on power setting, payload, and reserves, making it well suited to longer trips at higher altitudes in a relatively compact cabin. The Diamond DA62 is a modern, twin‑engine piston aircraft designed around comfort, redundancy, and family or corporate utility. It commonly seats up to seven (including the pilot) and, with its efficient diesel engines, usually delivers roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical miles of range, trading a bit of reach for greater seating flexibility and twin‑engine capability. The Diamond DA42‑VI is a lighter, twin‑engine diesel aircraft often chosen for training, surveillance, and efficient cross‑country travel. It generally seats four and typically achieves about 1,100–1,300 nautical miles of range, emphasizing economy and mission versatility over maximum passenger capacity.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA42 VIDiamond Aircraft DA62Piper M350
Summary
DOC / nm$ 1.11$ 1.18$ 1.34
Total Seats456
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftDiamond AircraftPiper
Aircraft NameDA42 VIDA62M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)127312831343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.28$ 0.24$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)129815651308
Direct Operating Cost$ 211$ 225$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190190213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $869,000 $1,290,000 $1,195,000
Cockpit22
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats34
Cabin
Total Seats456
Cockpit22
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats34
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelAE300AE330TIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet FuelDiesel / Jet FuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)180018002000
Horsepower168180350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines221
Usable Fuel (gal)76.486
Fuel Capacity (gal)79.489120
TBO (yrs)12
Dimensions
Length (ft)28.130.129
Wingspan (ft)44.547.843
Overall Height (ft)8.29.311.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20