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The market for piston twins is a mere shadow of what it was decades ago as aircraft buyers have come to realize they can achieve about the same performance and safety from high-performance piston singles. Still, a few intriguing choices remain, including Diamond’s seven-passenger DA62 diesel twin and Tecnam’s Rotax-powered P2006.

Beechcraft

Baron G58

Base Price$154,900Typically Equipped Price$159,245
EngineLycoming O-235-K2CHorsepower118 hp
PropellerSensenich (2 blade)Seats2
Length22 ft. 1 in.Height7 ft. 8 in.
Wingspan33 ft. 6 in.Wing Area165 sq. ft.
Wing Loading10.6 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading14 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight1,750 lb.Empty Weight1,120 lb.
Useful Load630 lb.Fuel Capacity36 gal.
Max Operating Altitude11,500 ft.Max Rate of Climb704 fpm
Max Cruise Speed104 kiasNormal Cruise Speed100 ktas
Never Exceed Speed141 kiasStall Speed, Flaps Up45 kcas
Stall Speed, Landing Configuration43 kcasMax Range595 nm
Takeoff Roll650 ft.Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.1,050 ft.
Landing Roll520 ft.Landing Distance Over 50 ft.885 ft.
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Diamond

DA42-VI

Base Price$739,800Typically Equipped Price$845,770
EnginesAustro AE300Horsepower Per Side170 hp turbodiesel
PropellersMT (3 blade)Seats4
Length28 ft. 1 in.Height8 ft. 2 in.
Wingspan44 ft. 6 in.Wing Area175.3 sq. ft.
Wing Loading22 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading12.96 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight4,407 lb.Empty Weight3,109 lb.
Useful Load1,298 lb.Fuel Capacity79 gal./529 lb.
Max Operating Altitude18,000 ft.Max Rate of Climb1,337 fpm
Single Engine Rate of Climb284 fpmMax Cruise Speed193 ktas
Normal Cruise Speed169 ktasNever Exceed Speed188 kias
Stall Speed, Flaps Up64 kiasStall Speed, Landing Configuration57 kias
Max Range1,273 nmTakeoff Roll1,148 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.2,011 ft.Landing Roll1,099 ft.
Landing Distance Over 50 ft.1,893 ft.  
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Diamond

DA62

Base Price$1.1 millionTypically Equipped Price$1.29 million
EnginesAustro AE330Horsepower Per Side180 hp turbodiesel
PropellersMT (3 blade)Seats7
Length30 ft. 1 in.Height9 ft. 3 in.
Wingspan47 ft. 10 in.Wing Area184 sq. ft.
Wing Loading27.5 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading14.08 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight5,071 lb.Empty Weight3,461 lb.
Useful Load1,609 lb.Fuel Capacity89 gal./596 lb.
Max Operating Altitude20,000 ft.Max Rate of Climb1,320 fpm
Single Engine Rate of Climb350 fpmMax Cruise Speed199 ktas
Normal Cruise Speed192 ktasNever Exceed Speed205 kias
Stall Speed, Flaps Up70 kiasStall Speed, Landing Configuration64 kias
Max Range1,345 nmTakeoff Roll1,263 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.2,093 ft.Landing Roll1,257 ft.
Landing Distance Over 50 ft.2,733 ft.  
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Piper

Seminole

Base Price$736,000Typically Equipped PriceN/A
EnginesLycoming 0-360-A1H6Horsepower Per Side180 hp
PropellersHartzell (2 blade)Seats4
Length27 ft. 7 in.Height8 ft. 6 in.
Wingspan38 ft. 7 in.Wing Area184 sq. ft.
Wing Loading21 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading10.56 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight3,800 lb.Empty Weight2,625 lb.
Useful Load1,191 lb.Fuel Capacity108 gal./648 lb.
Max Operating Altitude15,000 ft.Max Rate of Climb1,275 fpm
Single Engine Rate of Climb180 fpmMax Cruise Speed169 ktas
Normal Cruise Speed162 ktasNever Exceed Speed202 kias
Stall Speed, Flaps Up57 kiasStall Speed, Landing Configuration55 kias
Max Range700 nmTakeoff Roll880 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.2,200 ft.Landing Roll590 ft.
Landing Distance Over 50 ft.1,490 ft.  
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Piper

Seneca V

Base Price$1.030 millionTypically Equipped PriceN/A
EnginesContinental TSIO-360-RBHorsepower Per Side220 hp turbocharged
PropellersMcCauley (3 blade)Seats6
Length28 ft. 7 in.Height9 ft. 11 in.
Wingspan38 ft. 11 in.Wing Area208.7 sq. ft.
Wing Loading22.8 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading10.8 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight4,750 lb.Empty Weight3,442 lb.
Useful Load1,331 lb.Fuel Capacity122 gal./732 lb.
Max Operating Altitude25,000 ft.Max Rate of Climb1,455 fpm
Single Engine Rate of Climb230 fpmMax Cruise Speed200 ktas
Normal Cruise Speed174 ktasNever Exceed Speed204 kias
Stall Speed, Flaps Up67 kiasStall Speed, Landing Configuration61 kias
Max Range828 nmTakeoff Roll1,143 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.1,707 ft.Landing Roll1,143 ft.
Landing Distance Over 50 ft.2,180 ft.  
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Tecnam

P2006T

Base Price$443,900Typically Equipped PriceN/A
EnginesRotax 912-S3Horsepower Per Side100 hp
PropellersMT (2 blade)Seats4
Length28 ft. 6 in.Height9 ft. 6 in.
Wingspan37 ft. 3 in.Wing Area159 sq. ft.
Wing Loading16 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading13.56 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight2,712 lb.Empty Weight1,806 lb.
Useful Load906 lb.Fuel Capacity53 gal./318 lb.
Max Operating Altitude14,000 ft.Max Rate of Climb1,036 fpm
Single Engine Rate of Climb230 fpmMax Cruise Speed150 ktas
Normal Cruise Speed135 ktasNever Exceed Speed167 kias
Stall Speed, Flaps Up66 kcasStall Speed, Landing Configuration55 kcas
Max Range669 nmTakeoff Roll988 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.1,293 ft.Landing Roll758 ft.
Landing Distance Over 50 ft.1,145 ft.  
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Vulcanair

P68R

Base Price$1.165 millionTypically Equipped PriceN/A
EnginesLycoming IO-360-A1B6Horsepower Per Side200 hp
PropellersHartzell (2 blade)Seats6
Length31 ft. 2 in.Height11 ft. 1 in.
Wingspan39 ft. 2 in.Wing Area200 sq. ft.
Wing Loading22.7 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading11.37 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight4,548 lb.Empty Weight3,198 lb.
Useful Load1,351 lb.Fuel Capacity177 gal./1,062 lb.
Max Operating Altitude20,000 ft.Max Rate of Climb1,100 fpm
Single Engine Rate of Climb200 fpmMax Cruise Speed162 ktas
Normal Cruise Speed168 ktasNever Exceed Speed197 kias
Stall Speed, Flaps Up65 kcasStall Speed, Landing Configuration58 kcas
Max Range890 nmTakeoff Roll850 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.1,415 ft.Landing Roll546 ft.
Landing Distance Over 50 ft.1,560 ft.  
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Vulcanair

P68C

Base Price$1.075 millionTypically Equipped PriceN/A
EnginesLycoming IO-360-A1B6Horsepower Per Side200 hp
PropellersHartzell (2 blade)Seats6
Length31 ft. 2 in.Height11 ft. 1 in.
Wingspan39 ft. 2 in.Wing Area200 sq. ft.
Wing Loading22.9 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading11.58 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight4,630 lb.Empty Weight3,130 lb.
Useful Load1,499 lb.Fuel Capacity177 gal./1,062 lb.
Max Operating Altitude18,000 ft.Max Rate of Climb1,100 fpm
Single Engine Rate of Climb200 fpmMax Cruise Speed162 ktas
Normal Cruise Speed160 ktasNever Exceed Speed194 kias
Stall Speed, Flaps Up64 kcasStall Speed, Landing Configuration57 kcas
Max Range1,103 nmTakeoff Roll787 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.1,312 ft.Landing Roll656 ft.
Landing Distance Over 50 ft.1,969 ft.  
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Vulcanair

P68TC

Base Price$1.168 millionTypically Equipped PriceN/A
EnginesLycoming TIO-360-C1A6DHorsepower Per Side210 hp
PropellersHartzell (2 blade)Seats6
Length31 ft. 2 in.Height11 ft. 1 in.
Wingspan39 ft. 2 in.Wing Area200 sq. ft.
Wing Loading20.7 lb./sq. ft.Power Loading10.94 lb./hp
Max Takeoff Weight4,594 lb.Empty Weight3,197 lb.
Useful Load1,433 lb.Fuel Capacity177 gal./1,062 lb.
Max Operating Altitude20,000 ft.Max Rate of Climb1,400 fpm
Single Engine Rate of Climb240 fpmMax Cruise Speed168 ktas
Normal Cruise Speed165 ktasNever Exceed Speed194 kias
Stall Speed, Flaps Up64 kcasStall Speed, Landing Configuration57 kcas
Max Range1,039 nmTakeoff Roll817 ft.
Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft.1,361 ft.Landing Roll787 ft.
Landing Distance Over 50 ft.1,969 ft.  
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