Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged utility turboprop designed for short, unimproved strips and high payload flexibility. It typically carries up to 10 occupants (including the pilot) depending on interior configuration, but its range is generally shorter than the two pressurized personal turboprops, commonly around the 1,000–1,200 nm class depending on load and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance, pressurized single-engine turboprop aimed at fast owner-operators and business travel. It is usually configured for 4 to 6 passengers plus a pilot (often up to 6 seats in the cabin), and it offers the longest range of the three, roughly in the 1,400+ nm category, while also being the fastest. The Piper M600 SLS is also a pressurized personal/business turboprop, positioned between utility and peak performance. It generally seats a pilot plus up to 5 passengers (often six seats total) and delivers mid-to-high range capability, commonly around 1,000–1,300 nm depending on power setting, payload, and reserves.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 12600 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| Model | TBM 960 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | 165 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 11.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 20 |