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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air Denali and Daher TBM 960 sit in the higher-performance, pressurized single‑engine turboprop category, aimed at fast, comfortable regional travel. The Denali is positioned as a larger, more premium single turboprop with a cabin typically arranged for about six to eight passengers depending on configuration, and it targets roughly mid‑to‑upper‑1,000‑nautical‑mile range missions. The TBM 960 is a high‑speed owner‑pilot favorite, usually seating up to six, with a similar general range class (often around 1,400–1,700 nm depending on power settings and payload) and an emphasis on speed and efficiency. The Piper M600 SLS is also a pressurized single turboprop but a step down in size and performance from the Denali/TBM class; it commonly carries five to six and typically supports about 1,000–1,500 nm range depending on loading and profile. The Cessna Turbo Stationair (T206) is a turbocharged piston utility aircraft rather than a turboprop; it generally seats up to six, but with shorter typical range (often under ~1,000 nm) and lower cruise speeds, trading performance for simplicity, cost, and short-field practicality.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Turbo StationairDaher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 1.08$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew1—11
Total Seats11666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessnaDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir Denali206 Turbo StationairTBM 960M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)160070317301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.18$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats9———
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3280—29082200
Standard Cabin Seats7444
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 174$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285161330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000 $745,000 $4,450,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Flushing—NoNo
Min Crew1—11
Total Seats11665
Max Cabin Seats9———
Lavatory LocationAFT———
Cabin Pressure (psi)5—6.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentNo——Refreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats7444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)11065—1439012600
Galley Location——MIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8644
Engine
ModelCatalyst™TIO-540-AJ1ATBM 960PT6A-42A
No. of Engines11—1
FADEC—NoYesNo
Fuel Type—AvGas——
TBO (hrs)—200035003600
TBO (yrs)—12——
Horsepower—350850600
Fuel Delivery—Fuel Injected——
Fuel Capacity (gal)—87—260
Flat Rating——ISA + 49ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8628.335.329.7
Wingspan (ft)54.33642.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.53.644.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.24.14
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.113.412.3
Overall Height (ft)4.659.4—11.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4811—20
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123165