Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls
All five are pressurized, single‑engine turboprop business aircraft, but they split into two size classes. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high‑speed, owner‑flown “very light” turboprops; typical real‑world range is roughly 1,200–1,700 nm depending on reserves and power setting, and seating is usually 4–6 passengers plus a pilot (up to about six seats in the cabin). The TBM 960 is the newer, more refined variant with similar mission range but updated systems and efficiency. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is the larger utility‑luxury single, trading some cruise speed for more cabin volume and payload flexibility; range is commonly around 1,500–1,800 nm, and passenger capacity is typically 6–9 plus a pilot, with maximum seating often higher depending on interior. Piper’s M500 and M600 SLS sit below the TBM/PC‑12 in performance and size. The M500 generally offers about 1,000–1,200 nm range with around 4–5 passengers plus a pilot. The M600 SLS improves power and avionics, typically stretching to about 1,200–1,500 nm with about 5 passengers plus a pilot (up to six seats).
| Spec | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 2908 | — | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 330 | 290 | 260 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | Optional | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID | MID | — | MID | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre | — | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 | 12600 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Model | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 500 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 291 | — | — | 170 | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 402 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | — | 14 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | 123 | — | 165 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | — | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.25 | — | — |