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Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350

The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high-performance single-engine turboprops in the same general category, aimed at fast personal and business travel, while the Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single positioned as a more economical step down in speed and capability. On range, both TBMs typically offer substantially longer maximum range than the M350, with the TBM 960 generally edging the TBM 910 thanks to newer systems and efficiency refinements, making the 960 the strongest choice for longer nonstop legs in this set. The Piper M350’s range is competitive for regional missions but is usually shorter than either TBM, especially when operated with higher cruise power settings. For passenger capacity, all three are broadly similar on paper: they are commonly configured for a pilot plus up to five passengers (six seats total) in typical club-style interiors. In practice, the TBM 960 and 910 tend to carry that load faster and at higher altitudes, whereas the M350 prioritizes lower operating costs and simpler ownership at the expense of speed and mission flexibility.

SpecDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Piper M350
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 1.34
Min Crew11
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 910TBM 960M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173017301343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290829081308
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 744$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330330213
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$4,450,000$1,195,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats666
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439014390
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DTBM 960TIO-540-AE2A
TBO (hrs)350035002000
Horsepower850850350
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49
No. of Engines11
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291120
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.329
Wingspan (ft)42.142.143
Cabin Width (ft)444.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.413.412.3
Overall Height (ft)14.311.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13