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Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are light jets aimed at fast, pressurized point‑to‑point travel for small groups. The M2 typically seats about 5 to 7 passengers and offers roughly 1,300 nautical miles of range, while the Phenom 100EV is similar in capacity (about 5 to 7) with a range around 1,100 to 1,200 nautical miles, often emphasizing cabin refinement and short‑field flexibility for a jet. The Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC‑12 NGX are high‑performance, single‑engine turboprops that trade a bit of cruise speed for efficiency, runway versatility, and strong range. The TBM 960 generally carries about 4 to 6 passengers with roughly 1,700 nautical miles of range, whereas the PC‑12 NGX typically carries 6 to 9 passengers with about 1,800 nautical miles of range and a larger, more cargo‑friendly cabin. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a utility/STOL turboprop optimized for rugged, short, unimproved strips, commonly seating up to 9 passengers, with a shorter range typically around 1,000 to 1,100 nautical miles depending on load.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 960Embraer Phenom 100EVPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.84$ 2.78
Min Crew1111
Total Seats8678
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameM2TBM 960Phenom 100EVPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140017301,1781803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.71$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats779
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)381029083451
Standard Cabin Seats6456
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 744$ 1,152$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330406290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,450,000$4,250,000$5,350,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 FlushingOptional
Min Crew1111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats8668
Max Cabin Seats769
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.28.35.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats6446
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)22027143902128013100
Galley LocationMID
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21TBM 960PW617F1-EPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)3500350035005000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 8ISA + 35
Thrust (lbs)19651730
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (lbph)516543
Fuel Capacity (gal)492
Horsepower8501200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.635.342.147.25
Wingspan (ft)47.342.140.453.33
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.845.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.94.9
Cabin Length (ft)1113.41116.9
Overall Height (ft)1414.314
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.64.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.89
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4660
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1040