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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	Cessna 206H StationairView aircraft profile	Piper 6XTView aircraft profile	Piper PA-46-350P Malibu MirageView aircraft profile
Typical market year	2008	2006	2008
Estimated purchase	€523k	€341k	€650k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€53k	€47k	€83k
Five-year cash outlay	€787k	€575k	€1.06m
Cruise speed	142 kt	161 kt	213 kt
Advertised range	730 nm	931 nm	1343 nm
Seats	6	6	6
Realistic payload	457 kg	331 kg	396 kg
Runway need	570 m	575 m	650 m
Data confidence	Normalized for direct comparison	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Normalized for direct comparison
Main trade-off	Excellent doors, cabin and payload, but fuel burn and high acquisition prices reduce private-use economics.	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.	Pressurization and excellent speed are compelling, but engine, turbo and pressure-vessel maintenance are major risks.

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