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Daher Tbm 910 vs Epic Aircraft E1000 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500

The Daher TBM 910 and Piper M500 sit in the fast, pressurized single‑engine turboprop category aimed at owner‑pilots, typically flown with one pilot and carrying about four to five passengers in addition to the pilot depending on cabin layout and baggage. Their ranges are broadly similar, generally around the 1,000–1,500 nautical mile class, with the TBM 910 usually positioned toward the longer‑range end of that bracket. The Epic Aircraft E1000 is also a pressurized single‑engine turboprop but emphasizes a larger cabin and higher performance, commonly accommodating one pilot plus five to six passengers, with range typically comparable to or slightly above the TBM/M500 class depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is the larger “utility” single‑engine turboprop in this group, with a more spacious, flexible cabin that often seats six to nine occupants (including pilot) and supports more payload-focused missions; its range is generally in the upper end of this set, often around 1,500+ nautical miles, while balancing passenger and cargo capability.

SpecDaher TBM 910Epic Aircraft E1000Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.11
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEpic AircraftPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 910E1000PC-12 NGXM500
CertificationFAA / EASAin DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730165018031000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290829001698
Standard Cabin Seats4464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330325290260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$ 3,450,000$5,350,000$2,122,600
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6685
Galley LocationMIDMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.75.85.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390180001310012600
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesNoYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-67APT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500350050003600
Horsepower85012001200500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291170
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.947.2529.6
Wingspan (ft)42.14353.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.654.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.154.94
Cabin Length (ft)13.410.516.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.312.51411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)304020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25