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Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Piper M500

The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet aimed at owner‑pilots wanting jet speed and simplicity. It typically seats up to seven (including the pilot, with a smaller rear seat), and offers a practical range of roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Daher TBM 940 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, often considered a step up in cruise speed and overall capability versus many personal aircraft. It generally carries four to six people in comfort (up to six seats plus pilot, depending on configuration) and delivers about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range, again varying with payload and conditions. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a more accessible entry into the pressurized turboprop category. It typically seats five to six (including the pilot) and offers around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles of range. In short, the Vision Jet emphasizes jet experience with moderate range, the TBM 940 leads in speed and longer legs, and the M500 focuses on value and straightforward turboprop capability.

SpecDaher TBM 940Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.11
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 940M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29081698
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,122,600
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats65
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats44
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)291170
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.329.6
Wingspan (ft)42.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.3
Overall Height (ft)14.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3020