Cessna 182 Skylane vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 182 Skylane is a piston, fixed-gear single best suited to personal and training missions. It typically offers the shortest range of this group (often roughly 700–900 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves) and usually seats four with a realistic load, sometimes up to five with compromises. The Piper M600 SLS is an entry-level pressurized single-engine turboprop aimed at owner-pilots stepping up in speed and altitude. It generally carries five to six people and offers mid-pack range (commonly around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles). The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance, single-engine turboprop focused on fast point-to-point travel. It usually seats up to six and tends to provide the longest range among these singles (often about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles). The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a larger, utility-oriented single-engine turboprop optimized for cabin space and flexibility. It commonly carries six to nine passengers and offers long range comparable to the TBM in many missions (often roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles), with superior payload and cabin volume.