| Summary |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | — | $ 1.11 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piaggio | Diamond Aircraft |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | Avanti EVO | DA42 VI |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1530 | 1273 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | — | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | — | $ 211 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 400 | 190 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $869,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 | 1298 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 6 | — |
| Cabin |
| Total Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 6 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine |
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | PT6A–66B | AE300 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 200 | 850 | 168 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | — | 79.4 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 76.4 |
| Dimensions |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 47.3 | 28.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 47.1 | 44.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 5.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 14.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 13.1 | 8.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 35.2 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
