Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is best viewed as a rugged utility turboprop: it emphasizes payload, short/rough-field capability, and flexible cabin layouts over speed. Its typical range is roughly 900–1,000+ nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it commonly carries around 9 passengers (with crew depending on configuration), making it well suited to charter, regional shuttle, and cargo or mixed-use missions. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner-operator travel. It generally offers the longest legs of the three, often around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles in economy-oriented planning, but with fewer seats: typically 4–6 passengers in a pressurized, executive-style cabin (plus a pilot). The Piper M600 SLS sits between them as a personal/business turboprop that trades some TBM speed and range for lower complexity and a comfortable cabin. Expect roughly 1,000–1,300 nautical miles of range depending on power setting and load, with typical seating for about 4–5 passengers (plus a pilot).