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

The Cessna Caravan is best thought of as a rugged utility turboprop: it prioritizes hauling people or cargo from shorter or less-improved strips over speed. Its range is typically around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load, and it commonly carries 9–14 occupants in commuter configurations (often fewer in executive layouts). The Pilatus PC-12 NGX sits in the “single-engine turboprop executive/utility” category, blending cabin comfort with serious payload. It generally offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and seats about 6–9 passengers in executive arrangements (with higher-density options possible). The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance owner-pilot turboprop focused on speed and efficiency rather than cabin volume. Typical range is about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, and seating is usually 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats including pilot seating depending on configuration). The Piper M600/SLS is also an owner-flown turboprop, positioned below the TBM/PC-12 in cabin size and performance. Range is commonly around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, with seating typically for 4–5 passengers plus the pilot.