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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

All six are single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner‑pilots and small business travel, while the Beechcraft King Air Denali (as announced) is positioned a step closer to the cabin‑class utility end of the segment. In range, the longest‑leg options are typically the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX and the TBM family, with the TBM 960 generally offering the best high‑speed, long‑range capability of the group and the TBM 910 close behind, while the PC‑12 NGX emphasizes longer legs with more cabin flexibility. The Denali is expected to be competitive in this tier but final numbers depend on certification configuration. Piper’s M600 SLS and M500 usually sit a notch lower in maximum range than TBM/PC‑12, with the M600 SLS ahead of the M500. For passenger capacity, the PC‑12 NGX and Denali generally target higher usable seating and payload flexibility, while TBM 910/960 are optimized for fewer passengers in a smaller, faster cabin. The M500 and M600 SLS are typically configured for about five to six occupants plus pilot, depending on interior and load.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.11$ 2.19
Min Crew111111
Total Seats1166866
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceDaher TBMDaher TBMPilatusPiperPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliTBM 910TBM 960PC-12 NGXM500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)160017301730180310001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.78$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats99
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32802908290816982200
Standard Cabin Seats744644
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 744$ 744$ 793$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285330330290260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$4,250,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoOptionalNoNo
Min Crew111111
Total Seats1166855
Max Cabin Seats99
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)56.26.25.85.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats744644
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)110651439014390131001260012600
Galley LocationMIDMIDMIDMID
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-66DTBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42APT6A-42A
No. of Engines11111
FADECYesYesYesNoNo
TBO (hrs)35003500500036003600
Horsepower8508501200500600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291170260
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8635.335.347.2529.629.7
Wingspan (ft)54.342.142.153.3343.243.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.54454.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.14.944
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.413.416.912.312.3
Overall Height (ft)4.6514.31411.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4830402020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123165165