Compare Cirrus SR22T G6 vs Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI vs Piper Arrow
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| Manufacturer | Cirrus | Diamond Aircraft | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | SR22T G6 | DA42 VI | Arrow |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $754,900 | $869,000 | $765,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 195 | $ 211 | $ 221 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.92 | $ 1.11 | $ 1.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.18 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.23 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 213 | 190 | 162 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1021 | 1273 | 700 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1249 | 1298 | 1191 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 Nxi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3600 | 4407 | 3800 |
| MLW (lbs) | - | 4407 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | 3400 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2351 | 3109 | 2625 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1249 | 1298 | 1191 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | 536 | 648 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 762 | 543 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 130 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 38.4 | 44.5 | 38.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Length (ft) | 26 | 28.1 | 27.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 10.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 137 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | - | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus | Diamond Aircraft | Piper |
| Model | TSIO-550-K | AE300 | O-360-AIH6 |
| Horsepower | 315 | 168 | 180 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1800 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | Diesel / Jet Fuel | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 79.4 | 108 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 76.4 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 Nxi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Gyro / Analog | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| AHRS | 2 | 1 | - |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 4 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | MT Propeller | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Composite Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Prop Diameter | 78" | - | - |
| Gear Type | Nose-Wheel | Retractable Nose-Wheel | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | 1 | - | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | - | 2 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - |
| APU (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | 2 | - | 2 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 213 | 190 | 162 |
| Cruise Speed @ 85% (ktas) | 213 | - | - |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | 201 | 176 | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 171 | 145 | 162 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 188 | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 72 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | 63 | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1021 | 1273 | 700 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | 890 | - | - |
| Range @ 75% | 934 | - | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | 6.2 | 11.75 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1517 | 1148 | 1100 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2080 | 2011 | 2200 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 2107 | - | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1178 | 1099 | 770 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2535 | 1893 | 1490 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1203 | 1337 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 | 18000 | 15000 |