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Piper Mirage and the Piper Meridian.



The Piper Meridian has more horsepower, is more expensive but has higher climb rate and more avionics equipment. The Meridian is heavier than the Mirage but has a higher fuel capacity than the Mirage, but less range with lower gas mileage due to single turboprop versus single piston with 3 blades. I believe the Piper Mirage is more affordable and cost effective to operate than the Meridian. Is time between engine overhauls is less than the Meridian. Both Airplanes prices are relative to the optional equipment available for flying.




spreadsheet comparing the two aircraft.

Piper Mirage
Piper Meridian
Engine Make & Model
Turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A
Engine Layout
Single Piston
Single Turboprop
Propeller Details
Hartzell 3 Blade | Composite | Constant Speed
Hartzell 4 Blade | Constant Speed | Reversible Diameter: 82 in | 208 cm
Propeller Blade Count
3
4
Horsepower (per Engine)
350 SHP
500 SHP
Thrust
2500 lbf
2500 lbf
Time between Engine Overhauls
2,000
3,600
Cruise Speed (Long Range)
213 knots
179 knots



Rate of Climb
1500 ft/min
1556 ft/min
Avionics


Avionics Make & Model
Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite with Synthetic Vision
Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite with Synthetic Vision
Avionics/Flight Deck Details
Dual 10" PFDs, Single 15" MFD, Dual GIA 63W NAV/COM/GPS, GFC 700 Autopilot, GMC 710 AP Controller, GCU 476 Keypad, GarminFliteCharts, SafeTaxi, GMA 340 Audio Panel, Dual GDC 74A Air Data Computers, GTX 33 Transponder and Stand-by Flight Instruments
Dual 10" PFDs, Single 15" MFD, Dual GIA 63W NAV/COM/GPS, GFC 700 Autopilot, GMC 710 AP Controller, GCU 476 Keypad, GarminFliteCharts, SafeTaxi, Dual GMA 1347 Audio Panels, Dual GDC 74A Air Data Computers, GTX 33 Transponder, GWX 68 Weather Radar andStand-by Flight Instruments
Weights & Capacities


Basic Operating Weight
3,050 lbs
3,436 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight
4,340 lbs
5,092 lbs
Max Payload
1,205 lbs
1,701 lbs
Max Ramp Weight
4,358 lbs
5,134 lbs
Useful Load
1,307 lbs
1,698 lbs
Useable Fuel Capacity
720 lbs
1,140 lbs
Fuel Volume (gal)
120 gal
170 gal
Passenger Capacity
6 passengers
6 passengers
Cabin Length
12'4"
12'4"
Cabin Volume
200 cu ft

Baggage Volume
20 cu ft
25 cu ft
Wingspan
43'0"
43'0"
Wing area
175 sq. ft

Wingloading
26.65 lbs/sq. ft
27.8  lbs/sq. ft
Range
1,343 nautical mi,
1,000 nautical mi,

NYC to Los Angeles - 2127 nautical miles
NYC to Los Angeles - 2127 nautical miles

NYC to London - 3016 nautical miles
NYC to London - 3016 nautical miles

NYC to Tokyo - 5854 nautical miles
NYC to Tokyo - 5854 nautical miles
Price
$1,140,000
$680,000-$2,176,325
 

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