Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are single‑engine turboprops aimed at fast personal and business travel. Both typically seat up to six passengers in addition to the pilot, and both offer long cross‑country capability; the TBM 960 is the newer, higher‑end evolution with refinements and a similar overall mission profile, generally marketed around roughly 1,500+ nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft, usually configured for five passengers plus a pilot, with shorter range than the turboprops, commonly around the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile class. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops positioned below the TBMs in speed but competitive for owner‑flown business use. The M500 typically carries five passengers plus a pilot, with range often around the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile class. The M600 SLS, also usually five plus pilot, emphasizes integrated safety/automation and commonly advertises roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical miles, varying with payload and conditions.
| Spec | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | M350 | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1730 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 2908 | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 330 | 213 | 260 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | — | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID | MID | — | MID | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre | — | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 14390 | — | 12600 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 | 350 | 500 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 291 | — | 120 | 170 | 260 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | 12 | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 35.3 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 42.1 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | — | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | 123 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | — | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 13 | — | — |