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Beechcraft Kingair C90gtx vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Piper M600

The Beechcraft King Air Denali, Daher TBM 940, and Piper M600 SLS all sit in the high-performance single‑engine turboprop space, but they emphasize different missions. The Denali is positioned as a larger, more cabin‑focused premium single turboprop, aimed at owner-operators and business travelers who want near–light twin comfort with modern avionics and higher useful load. The TBM 940 is best described as a fast, efficient personal and business transport, optimized for speed and high-altitude cruise with strong point‑to‑point capability. The M600 SLS is a step more accessible, blending capable performance with a strong safety/automation suite tailored to single‑pilot operations. On range, the TBM 940 typically leads among these three in real-world cross‑country legs, with the Denali intended to be competitive but generally framed more around comfort and payload, while the M600 SLS tends to offer somewhat shorter legs than the TBM. For passenger capacity, all are commonly flown with one pilot plus four to six occupants, with the Denali generally offering the most spacious cabin and flexibility in seating and baggage compared with the TBM 940 and M600 SLS.

SpecDaher TBM 940
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBM
Aircraft NameTBM 940
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPT6A-66D
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Overall Height (ft)14.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30