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Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Piper M500"

The Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2 is a very light single‑engine jet aimed at owner‑pilots who want jet speed and simplicity. It typically carries 4–5 passengers in comfort (up to 7 occupants including the pilot, depending on configuration) and offers roughly 1,200 nautical miles of range. The Daher TBM 940 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business class, generally faster and longer‑legged than the M500 and comparable or better than the SF50 on range. It commonly seats 4–6 passengers (up to 6 occupants plus pilot, configuration‑dependent) and is typically around 1,700 nautical miles of range. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a more accessible, lower‑cost step into pressurized turbine aircraft. It usually accommodates about 4–5 passengers (up to 6 occupants including the pilot, depending on seating) with roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical miles of range. Overall, SF50 emphasizes jet experience and cabin access, TBM 940 emphasizes speed and range, and M500 emphasizes affordability and ease.

SpecDaher TBM 940
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBM
Aircraft NameTBM 940
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPT6A-66D
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Overall Height (ft)14.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30