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Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

In category, the Daher TBM 910 and Piper M500 are fastest-oriented single‑engine turboprop personal/owner‑pilot aircraft, while the Piper M600 SLS sits a step up as a higher‑powered, more premium personal turboprop with advanced safety/automation features. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is in a larger “utility/executive” single‑engine turboprop category, designed to carry more people and baggage with a more versatile cabin. On range, the TBM 910 is generally the longest‑legged of this group and is optimized for high‑speed, long‑distance travel. The PC‑12 NGX and M600 SLS are typically in a similar long‑range bracket, well suited to cross‑country missions, with the PC‑12 often favored when payload and cabin volume matter more than outright speed. The M500 is usually the shortest‑range of the four, though still capable of solid cross‑country trips. For passenger capacity, the PC‑12 NGX typically carries the most (often up to about 8–10 seats depending on configuration), the M600 SLS commonly seats around 6, and the TBM 910 and M500 are usually configured around 4–6 seats.

SpecDaher TBM 910Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.11$ 2.19
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6866
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusPiperPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 910PC-12 NGXM500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730180310001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.78$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290816982200
Standard Cabin Seats4644
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330290260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$5,350,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoOptionalNoNo
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6855
Galley LocationMIDMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.85.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4644
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390131001260012600
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECYesYesNoNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6E-67XPPT6A-42APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500500036003600
Horsepower8501200500600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291170260
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.2529.629.7
Wingspan (ft)42.153.3343.243.2
Cabin Width (ft)454.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.944
Cabin Length (ft)13.416.912.312.3
Overall Height (ft)14.31411.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30402020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25