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Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 910, TBM 960, and Piper M600 SLS are all pressurized single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner‑pilots and fast personal or business travel, but they sit at slightly different performance and mission points. The TBM 910 and TBM 960 are in the higher‑speed, longer‑range end of the segment, with the 960 being the more modern, higher‑end evolution featuring updated systems and typically offering the best overall capability among the three. The Piper M600 SLS is also a high‑performance personal turboprop, but it generally prioritizes a slightly different balance of cost, simplicity, and cabin comfort versus outright speed and range. In range, the TBM 960 is typically the longest‑leg aircraft, with the TBM 910 close behind; the M600 SLS is generally shorter‑ranged than both TBMs, depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly operated as six‑seat aircraft in practice (pilot plus up to five), with interiors and load limits often making four to five passengers with bags the most comfortable real‑world use case.

SpecDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 910TBM 960M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173017301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290829082200
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats665
Galley LocationMIDMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143901439012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DTBM 960PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350035003600
Horsepower850850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.142.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)444.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.413.412.3
Overall Height (ft)14.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3020