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| Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Manufacturer | Diamond | Beechcraft | Eclipse |
| Category | Piston Single | Piston Twin | Very Light Jet |
| Typical mission | Short haul | Short haul | Short haul |
| In production | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Indicative price (USD) | $1.2m | ||
| Performance | |||
| Range (nm) | 754 | 1,480 | 1,125 |
| Passengers (max) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cruise speed (ktas) | 181 | 202 | 375 |
| Max operating altitude (ft) | |||
| Powerplant and weights | |||
| Engines | 1 × CD-300 (300 hp TOP) | 2 × IO-550-C | 2 × PW610F-A |
| Max payload (lb) | 1,210 | 1,559 | 900 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cabin width (in) | 51 (1.30 m) | 42 (1.07 m) | 56 (1.42 m) |
| Cabin height (in) | 39 (0.99 m) | 50 (1.27 m) | 50 (1.27 m) |
| Cabin length (in) | Not published | 92 (2.34 m) | 148 (3.76 m) |
| Baggage (cu ft) | |||
| Avionics and history | |||
| Avionics | Garmin G1000 NXi (GFC 700 autopilot) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Avio IFMS / Avio NG (Innovative Solutions & Support) |
| Amenities | |||
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Enclosed lavatory | Not published | Not published | No |
| Full galley | Not published | Not published | No |
| Sleeping area | Not published | Not published | No |
| Optional configurations | Not published | Not published | None listed |
| Costs | |||
| Cost per year at 300 hrs (USD) | $80k to $270k | $230k to $490k | $540k to $1m |
| Fixed costs per year (USD) | $30k to $180kCrew, hangar, insurance | $110k to $290kCrew, hangar, insurance | $230k to $520kCrew, hangar, insurance |
| Hourly cost (USD per hr) | $182 to $286Fuel and maintenance | $410 to $680Fuel and maintenance | |
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DA50 RG754
Baron G581,480
Eclipse 5001,125
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