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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as an owner‑flown, pressurized personal aircraft. The Daher TBM 960 is also a single‑engine turboprop but sits at the high‑performance end of the personal/executive segment. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger single‑engine utility/executive turboprop, commonly used for mixed passenger, cargo, and special‑mission roles. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a clean‑sheet, single‑engine turboprop aimed at the executive market with modern systems and a cabin sized to compete near the top of the single‑engine class. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business aircraft category, optimized for speed and efficiency with a distinctive cabin layout. On range, the M600 SLS is generally shortest, the TBM 960 and Denali are typically longer‑legged for business travel, the PC‑12 NGX is comparable and often strong on real‑world mission flexibility, and the Avanti EVO is competitive for medium‑to‑long regional legs. For passenger capacity, the M600 SLS usually carries about five to six, the TBM 960 about six, the Denali and Avanti EVO typically seat around six to seven, and the PC‑12 NGX commonly accommodates six to nine depending on configuration.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew11111
Total Seats116886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceDaher TBMPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)16001730153018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats979
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3280290837752200
Standard Cabin Seats74664
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 744$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285330400290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew11111
Total Seats116885
Max Cabin Seats979
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)56.295.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats74664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1106514390240001310012600
Galley LocationMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
ModelCatalyst™TBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
No. of Engines1211
FADECYesYesYesNo
TBO (hrs)3500360050003600
Horsepower8508501200600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8635.347.347.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)54.342.147.153.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.546.154.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.15.84.94
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.414.916.912.3
Overall Height (ft)4.6513.11411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4835.24020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165