Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
Across category, the Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 and the Piper M600 SLS are best described as high-performance single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, optimized for speed with a pilot plus a small group. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX and Beechcraft King Air Denali sit in a larger utility/business turboprop class, emphasizing cabin volume, flexibility, and payload. On range, the TBM 960 is typically the longest-legged of this group, with the TBM 910 close behind, both commonly planned around roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and loading. The PC‑12 NGX and Denali generally offer similar “long-range single” capability in the broad 1,500‑nautical‑mile class, varying by mission profile. The M600 SLS is usually shorter-range than the TBMs and PC‑12/Denali, commonly around the 1,000–1,400 nautical mile band. On passenger capacity, the TBM 910/960 and M600 SLS typically seat about 4–6 passengers in comfort (plus pilot), while the PC‑12 NGX and Denali are usually configured for about 6–9 passengers (plus pilot), with more usable space and payload margin.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 2908 | 2908 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 330 | 330 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | MID | MID | — | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 37 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 291 | — | — | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 14.3 | — | 14 | 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 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 123 | — | 165 |