Compare Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Daher TBM 960 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | 206 Turbo Stationair | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $745,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 174 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.08 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.18 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 161 | 330 | 290 |
| Max Range (nm) | 703 | 1730 | 1866 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 2601 | 3692 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 7430 | 10495 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 3789 | 7394 | 10450 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3600 | 7024 | 9921 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 6032 | 9039 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 4629 | 6803 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | - | 6758 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 2601 | 3692 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 1403 | 2235 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | 2017 | 2704 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 891 | 988 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 180 | 507 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | - | 14 |
| Length (ft) | 28.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.6 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.1 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 123 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 11 | - | 40 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | - | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Model | TIO-540-AJ1A | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| Horsepower | 350 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3500 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | - | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | 402 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| FMS | - | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | No | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No |
| Galley Location | - | MID | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 14390 | 13100 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | - | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | - | 5-Blade Comp |
| Gear Type | Float | Retractable | Retractable |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 161 | 330 | 290 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 252 | 225 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 57 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | 67 |
| Max Range (nm) | 703 | 1730 | 1866 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | - | 1440 | - |
| Range @ 75% | - | 1594 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 1803 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | 1568 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 1057 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1970 | - | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2380 | 2602 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 3475 | 4270 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1395 | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2430 | 2170 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 960 | - | 1920 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 26000 | 31000 | 30000 |