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Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500

The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are single‑engine turboprops in the high‑performance personal and business category, generally offering the longest range of this group at roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on power settings, payload, and reserves. They typically seat about six adults in the cabin plus one pilot (often marketed as up to six passengers), making them well suited to longer, faster trips with a small group. The Piper M500 is also a single‑engine turboprop, positioned as a step below the TBM models in performance. Its typical range is around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles, and it usually accommodates one pilot plus up to five passengers, depending on cabin configuration and weight limits. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft. It is generally the shortest‑range option here, commonly around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles, and it typically seats one pilot plus up to five passengers. In practice, both Piper models often trade some speed and range for lower operating costs compared with the TBMs.

SpecDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Piper M350Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 1.34$ 3.11
Min Crew11—1
Total Seats6666
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDaher TBMPiperPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 910TBM 960M350M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730173013431000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.22$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908290813081698
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 744$ 285$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330330213260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$4,450,000$1,195,000$2,122,600
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNo—No
Min Crew11—1
Total Seats6665
Galley LocationMIDMID—MID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.25.65.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre——Refreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439014390—12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8244
Engine
FADECYesYesNoNo
ModelPT6A-66DTBM 960TIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500350020003600
Horsepower850850350500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49—ISA + 55
No. of Engines1—11
Fuel Burn (gph)37———
Fuel Capacity (gal)291—120170
Fuel Type——AvGas—
TBO (yrs)——12—
Fuel Delivery——Fuel Injected—
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.32929.6
Wingspan (ft)42.142.14343.2
Cabin Width (ft)444.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.144
Cabin Length (ft)13.413.412.312.3
Overall Height (ft)14.3—11.411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30—2020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——13—