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.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 2908 | 2908 | — | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 330 | 330 | 290 | 260 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No | Optional | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | FWD | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | MID | MID | — | MID | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 500 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 291 | — | — | 170 | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 14.3 | — | 14 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 30 | — | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 123 | — | 165 | 165 |