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Daher Tbm 910 vs Epic Aircraft E1000 vs Pilatus Pc12 Ngx vs Piper M500

The Daher TBM 910, Epic Aircraft E1000, and Piper M500 are all single‑engine turboprop aircraft typically positioned in the high‑performance personal and business aviation category, but they target slightly different missions. The TBM 910 is commonly viewed as a fast, efficient owner‑pilot turboprop with strong cross‑country capability and a refined, mature support ecosystem. The Epic E1000 sits in a similar “personal/business turboprop” space but is often characterized as a larger‑cabin, higher‑power entrant aimed at buyers prioritizing cabin volume and performance. The Piper M500 (Meridian/M500 family) is generally seen as the more traditional, comparatively lower‑power pressurized turboprop, often valued for straightforward operation and a broad training/support footprint. For range, the TBM 910 and E1000 are typically described as longer‑leg aircraft suitable for extended nonstop trips, while the M500 generally offers somewhat less maximum range in typical planning. In passenger capacity, all are commonly configured for a pilot plus up to five passengers (six seats total), with real‑world payload and comfort varying by configuration and mission.

SpecDaher TBM 910Epic Aircraft E1000Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.11
Min Crew111
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEpic AircraftPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 910E1000M500
CertificationFAA / EASAin DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173016501000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290829001698
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330325260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$ 3,450,000$2,122,600
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats665
Galley LocationMIDMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.75.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143901800012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesNoNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-67APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350035003600
Horsepower8501200500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines111
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291170
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.929.6
Wingspan (ft)42.14343.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.154
Cabin Length (ft)13.410.512.3
Overall Height (ft)14.312.511.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3020