Diamond's DA62 looks stunning!

[ryanbatc 12,820]

Got my copy of Flying in the mailbox today and they ran an article on the new 4 seat diamond twin, the DA62

 

I love everything about the plane

 

http://www.diamond-air.at/twin-engine-aircraft/da62.html

[ryanbatc 12,820]

Oops this is a 7 seater not 4!

[MarkW 1,491]

Yes it looks amazing but why would you get this rather than a Cirrus SR22T.  I think the SR22T beats it in almost every category.

[avgaskoolaid 292]

Yes it looks amazing but why would you get this rather than a Cirrus SR22T.  I think the SR22T beats it in almost every category.

Well, it's got 2 engines (so I'm assuming better performance especially from hot/high airports), a higher service ceiling, 2 extra seats, 385 nm more range @60%, max payload is 709lbs more,  and uses 11.8 gph vs 12.4 gph @ 60% than the cirrus. However, it is more expensive. Personally, I'd buy the SR22T but both are very capable aircraft and I wouldn't say the Cirrus beats the Diamond in almost every category.  Plus, it looks so much nicer! 

[michal 44]

Yes it looks amazing but why would you get this rather than a Cirrus SR22T.  I think the SR22T beats it in almost every category.

Well, but these aircraft are in different categories, it is comparing apples to oranges.

[ryanbatc 12,820]

Fit more bodies in a DA62 for one. I love the SR22 - fantastic aircraft. But the cirrus, is really only a three seater with full tanks/luggage. The DA is likely only a 5 or 6 seater with that.

 

Agree though - different missions

[MarkW 1,491]

I say we buy both.....I mean its only money and you only live once.  While I am at it I would add a Carbon Cub to the hanger for my fun weekend flying !

[ryanbatc 12,820]

Sounds good...I'll fly out to YYZ and switch planes and I'll fly back to duluth.  You're just a straight shot to the east for me lol!

[roxiedog13 1]

Nice, I wonder if I could put this on floats.

 

[fullmetal02 23]

The TBO is too short to purchase (not that I have a spare $1.5M lying around). But, a lease option would make sense. A 1000 Hour TBO is likely a no go for many buyers.

 

If only I had the cash. I would lease it, and fly it to the Caribbean every weekend!