Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M500

The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged single‑engine turboprop optimized for short, unimproved strips and utility work; it offers moderate range (roughly 1,000–1,200 nm depending on load) and typically carries about 8–10 occupants including the pilot, with flexible cabin/cargo configurations. The Piper M500 is also a single‑engine turboprop but positioned more as an owner‑flown personal aircraft; it generally carries 5–6 occupants and has similar-to-slightly longer real‑world range than the Kodiak (around 1,000+ nm), prioritizing efficiency over bush capability. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the “fast personal transport” category; it usually seats 4–6 and tends to deliver the longest range among the turboprops here (often around 1,400+ nm), with cruise speed approaching light jets. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet focused on speed and business travel; it typically carries 6–8 passengers (plus crew) with range around 2,000 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet with a larger cabin; it commonly carries 6–10 passengers and offers around 2,000 nm class range, adding rough‑field capability uncommon for jets.