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Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 910 and Piper M600 SLS are both pressurized, single‑engine turboprop aircraft positioned for owner‑operators and business travel, but they differ in emphasis. In category terms, the TBM 910 is typically viewed as a higher‑performance, faster “personal/business turboprop” with a strong cross‑country focus, while the M600 SLS sits slightly lower in overall performance and is often marketed around simplicity and advanced safety/automation features for single‑pilot operation. On range, the TBM 910 generally offers the longer legs, commonly around the ~1,700‑nautical‑mile class depending on power settings, payload, and reserves, whereas the M600 SLS is typically closer to the ~1,400‑nautical‑mile class under similar caveats. Real‑world planning for either will vary significantly with winds, climb profile, and how much fuel reserve you carry. For passenger capacity, both are usually arranged for six seats in the cabin plus one pilot seat, so practical passenger loads are similar, with the exact usable seats depending on interior layout and mission fuel.

SpecDaher TBM 910Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 910M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082200
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats65
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats44
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.3
Overall Height (ft)14.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3020