Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Diamond Aircraft Da40 Xlt vs Enstrom Helicotper 280fx Shark vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi
| Spec | Cessna Skyhawk | Schweizer RSG 300CBi | Diamond Aircraft DA40 XLT | ROBINSON R44 Raven I |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.68 | $ 0.88 | $ 2.30 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Scheizer RSG | Diamond Aircraft | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | 300CBi | DA40 XLT | R44 Raven I |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | — | 790 | 300 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.57 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 158 | $ 125 | $ 248 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 94 | 142 | 108 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $ 360,000 | $485,000 | $ 412,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 900 | 950 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | HIO-360-G1A | IO-360 M1A | O-540 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Horsepower | 200 | 180 | 180 | 225 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | — | 50 | 29.5 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 30.9 | 26.5 | 38.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | — | 38.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | — | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 8.8 | 6.5 | 10.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | — | — | 2.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 26.9 | — | 33 |