A utility hauler against a fast travelling single: the Stationair carries and accesses, the SR22 covers distance in comfort.
The table below uses the same versioned PlaneFit dataset as the Finder. Prices and operating costs are planning estimates, not quotations.
| Decision factor | Cessna 206H StationairView aircraft profile | Cirrus SR22 G7+View aircraft profile | Piper 6XTView aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 2008 | 2026 | 2006 |
| Estimated purchase | €523k | €814k | €341k |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €53k | €67k | €47k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €787k | €1.15m | €575k |
| Cruise speed | 142 kt | 183 kt | 161 kt |
| Advertised range | 730 nm | 1169 nm | 931 nm |
| Seats | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Realistic payload | 457 kg | 448 kg | 331 kg |
| Runway need | 570 m | 569 m | 575 m |
| Data confidence | Normalized for direct comparison | Normalized for direct comparison | Preliminary, verify source data before deciding |
| Main trade-off | Excellent doors, cabin and payload, but fuel burn and high acquisition prices reduce private-use economics. | Fast, capable and highly marketable, but acquisition cost, CAPS calendar events and insurance are substantial. | The 6XT combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 800 NM reported range and about 161 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. |
A factual first pass. Mission, condition and configuration can outweigh a brochure advantage.
Six-seat fixed-gear utility and touring aircraft. Its central ownership trade-off is: Excellent doors, cabin and payload, but fuel burn and high acquisition prices reduce private-use economics.
Planning snapshot: €523k indicative price and €53k annual cash cost at 80 hours.
Read the full aircraft profile →Five-seat high-performance personal transport. Its central ownership trade-off is: Fast, capable and highly marketable, but acquisition cost, CAPS calendar events and insurance are substantial.
Planning snapshot: €814k indicative price and €67k annual cash cost at 80 hours.
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