A traditional avgas twin against the modern Jet A diesel DA62, the clearest illustration of how twin economics have changed.
The table below uses the same versioned PlaneFit dataset as the Finder. Prices and operating costs are planning estimates, not quotations.
| Decision factor | Beechcraft Baron G58View aircraft profile | Diamond DA62View aircraft profile | Diamond DA42-VIView aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 2023 | 2025 | 2022 |
| Estimated purchase | €1.44m | €1.55m | €782k |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €104k | €86k | €67k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €1.96m | €1.98m | €1.12m |
| Cruise speed | 202 kt | 180 kt | 175 kt |
| Advertised range | 1480 nm | 1288 nm | 1225 nm |
| Seats | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Realistic payload | 701 kg | 568 kg | 461 kg |
| Runway need | 700 m | 883 m | 649 m |
| Data confidence | Normalized for direct comparison | Normalized for direct comparison | Normalized for direct comparison |
| Main trade-off | A proven, capable piston twin, but two large engines create operating costs close to some older turboprops. | Excellent cabin utility and efficient twin-engine travel, but seven seats are rarely usable together with long-range fuel and baggage. | Efficient twin-engine capability and modern systems, but cabin payload and maintenance complexity remain significant constraints. |
A factual first pass. Mission, condition and configuration can outweigh a brochure advantage.
Six-seat normally aspirated piston twin. Its central ownership trade-off is: A proven, capable piston twin, but two large engines create operating costs close to some older turboprops.
Planning snapshot: €1.44m indicative price and €104k annual cash cost at 80 hours.
Read the full aircraft profile →Seven-seat Jet A family and business transport. Its central ownership trade-off is: Excellent cabin utility and efficient twin-engine travel, but seven seats are rarely usable together with long-range fuel and baggage.
Planning snapshot: €1.55m indicative price and €86k annual cash cost at 80 hours.
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