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.
| Spec | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir Denali | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 7 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 2908 | 3775 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 330 | 400 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $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 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 7 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 | — | 8644 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Engine | |||||
| Model | Catalyst™ | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | — | 13.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — | — | 165 |