Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Piper Seminole vs Tecnam P2006t
| Spec | Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI | Piper Arrow | Tecnam P2006T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| DOC / nm | $ 1.11 | $ 1.36 | $ 0.96 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Piper | Tecnam |
| Aircraft Name | DA42 VI | Arrow | P2006T |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1273 | 700 | 669 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.28 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.24 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1298 | 1191 | 748 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 211 | $ 221 | $ 144 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 190 | 162 | 150 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $869,000 | $765,000 | $625,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | No | No |
| Model | AE300 | O-360-AIH6 | 912 S3 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Jet Fuel | AvGas | AvGas / MoGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1800 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 168 | 180 | 100 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Carbureted |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | 76.4 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 79.4 | 108 | 52.8 |
| TBO (yrs) | — | 12 | 15 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 9 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 28.1 | 27.6 | 28.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 44.5 | 38.6 | 37.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 3 |