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Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑light business jet, while the Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are high‑performance single‑engine turboprops, and the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop often described as a “turboprop with jetlike cruise.” In range, the XLS+ typically offers roughly about 2,000 nautical miles class capability depending on load and reserves, generally exceeding the M600 SLS (around the mid‑1,000‑nm class) and often comparable to or somewhat ahead of the TBM 960 (around the high‑1,000‑nm class). The Avanti EVO is also in the ~1,700–1,800 nm class, but real‑world range varies notably with speed selection. For passenger capacity, the XLS+ commonly seats 7–9 in an enclosed, stand‑up‑ish cabin for its class, making it the most comfortable for larger groups. The Avanti EVO typically seats about 7–9 as well, with a roomy cabin for a turboprop. The TBM 960 and M600 SLS are usually configured for about 4–6 passengers plus pilot, optimized for owner‑operators rather than larger parties.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew2111
Total Seats10686
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameXLS+TBM 960Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1906173015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats97
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7540290837752200
Standard Cabin Seats8464
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430330400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNoNo
Min Crew2111
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats10685
Galley LocationFWDMIDMID
Max Cabin Seats97
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.295.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats8464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230143902400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelPW545CTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)5000350036003600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines221
Horsepower850850600
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.535.347.329.7
Wingspan (ft)56.342.147.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.546.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.74.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)18.513.414.912.3
Overall Height (ft)17.213.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165