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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	American Champion Super DecathlonView aircraft profile	Diamond DA20-C1View aircraft profile	Aquila Aviation A211GXView aircraft profile
Typical market year	2025	2025	2025
Estimated purchase	€330k	€349k	€330k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€31k	€25k	€23k
Five-year cash outlay	€485k	€475k	€447k
Cruise speed	128 kt	130 kt	118 kt
Advertised range	470 nm	532 nm	620 nm
Seats	2	2	2
Realistic payload	185 kg	213 kg	201 kg
Runway need	360 m	500 m	490 m
Data confidence	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Normalized for direct comparison	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	A capable and durable aerobatic trainer, but baggage, range and everyday travel comfort are limited.	Efficient and pleasant to fly, but two seats, limited baggage and no instrument-weather flexibility constrain travel missions.	A polished and efficient certified trainer, but two seats and a premium purchase price limit private touring value.

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