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Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500

The Daher TBM 910, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Piper M500 are all single‑engine turboprops, but they target different missions. The TBM 910 is best seen as a high‑performance personal and business traveler: it typically offers the longest reach in this group, with maximum-range figures commonly around 1,700+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it usually seats about 4 to 6 passengers in comfort (up to 6 plus the pilot in many layouts). The PC‑12 NGX is the utility-oriented executive turboprop: while its range is also strong, it is often quoted slightly below the TBM at roughly the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class depending on configuration, and it stands out for cabin volume and flexibility, commonly accommodating 6 to 9 passengers (with high-density options higher) plus the pilot. The Piper M500 is the entry-level, owner-operator turboprop: it generally has the shortest range of the three at roughly the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile class and typically carries about 4 to 5 passengers plus the pilot, prioritizing lower acquisition and operating complexity over maximum capability.

SpecDaher TBM 910Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.11
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 910PC-12 NGXM500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173018031000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29081698
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330290260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$5,350,000$2,122,600
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoOptionalNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats685
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.85.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143901310012600
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower8501200500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines111
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291170
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.2529.6
Wingspan (ft)42.153.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)454.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)13.416.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.31411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)304020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25