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Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are both high-performance, single‑engine turboprops in the personal/business category, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel with a typical seating layout of about six passengers plus a pilot (depending on interior). The TBM 960 is the newer, more refined evolution, generally offering similar mission capability with efficiency and comfort improvements over the TBM 910 rather than a fundamentally different cabin or role. In range terms, both TBMs are commonly cited around the ~1,700 nautical mile class (with real-world range varying by speed, payload, and reserves), making them well suited for long, nonstop regional trips. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX sits in a different niche: it is a larger, utility‑oriented single‑engine turboprop designed for business transport, special missions, and rugged operations. It typically carries more people, often up to about eight or nine passengers plus a pilot, and its range is broadly comparable to the TBMs in the ~1,700–1,800 nautical mile class, again depending on configuration and mission profile.

SpecDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 910TBM 960PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173017301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082908
Standard Cabin Seats446
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$4,450,000$5,350,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.25.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats446
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143901439013100
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-66DTBM 960PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Horsepower8508501200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35
No. of Engines11
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.347.25
Wingspan (ft)42.142.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)445
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)13.413.416.9
Overall Height (ft)14.314
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3040
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25