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Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Citation M2 is a light twin‑engine business jet aimed at short‑to‑midrange corporate travel. It typically seats around six to seven passengers in a pressurized cabin and, compared with the two turboprops, is generally chosen for higher cruise speeds and jet comfort on regional missions; its real‑world range is commonly in the roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical mile class depending on load, winds, and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop that sits between owner‑flown utility and executive transport. It usually carries four to six passengers plus a pilot and is known for strong high‑altitude cruise efficiency; typical range is about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, again varying with payload and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as an owner‑pilot personal/business aircraft with advanced automation. It commonly seats five to six occupants including the pilot, with a typical range around 1,000–1,200 nautical miles. In short, the M2 emphasizes jet speed, the TBM 960 emphasizes fast turboprop efficiency and longer legs, and the M600 SLS emphasizes accessible owner‑operation with moderate range.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameM2TBM 960M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140017301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)381029082200
Standard Cabin Seats644
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo
Min Crew111
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats865
Max Cabin Seats7
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats644
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)220271439012600
Galley LocationMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelFJ44-1AP-21TBM 960PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350035003600
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)1965
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Fuel Capacity (gal)492260
Horsepower850600
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.635.329.7
Wingspan (ft)47.342.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.844.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14
Cabin Length (ft)1113.412.3
Overall Height (ft)1411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20