Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high-performance single‑engine turboprops in the same general category, typically flown by an owner‑pilot with up to about six seats usable depending on layout and loading. Range is a key strength: the TBM 910 is roughly around 1,600–1,700 nm, while the TBM 960 is similar in mission range (often in the 1,400–1,700 nm band depending on speed and reserves) with newer systems and efficiency-focused refinements. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a light business jet, generally seating four to six passengers plus one or two pilots, and typically offers about 1,100–1,200 nm range—shorter than the TBMs but with jet cruise characteristics. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single (normally five to six seats) with a more moderate range around 1,000–1,300 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned below the TBM in speed and capability, commonly seating five to six, with range often around 1,200–1,500 nm depending on configuration.
| Spec | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Piper M350 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.84 | $ 1.34 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Embraer | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Phenom 100EV | M350 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1730 | 1,178 | 1343 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 2908 | 3451 | 1308 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 1,152 | $ 285 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 330 | 406 | 213 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $4,250,000 | $1,195,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 7 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | 1 Flushing | — | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID | MID | — | — | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre | — | No | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 14390 | 21280 | — | 12600 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Model | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PW617F1-E | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 2000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 | — | 350 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 8 | — | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 291 | — | — | 120 | 260 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 1730 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 543 | — | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | AvGas | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | 12 | — |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | — | Fuel Injected | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 35.3 | 42.1 | 29 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 43 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 4 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 13.4 | 11 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | — | 14.3 | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | 123 | — | 165 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | — | 10 | 20 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.6 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 60 | 13 | — |