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Daher Tbm 940 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Daher TBM 940 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑engine turboprops, while the Embraer Phenom 100EV is a light twin‑engine business jet. In category terms, the TBM 940 is positioned as a high‑speed personal/business turboprop optimized for owner‑pilots, the PC‑12 NGX as a larger utility‑oriented turboprop with strong short/soft‑field capability and cabin flexibility, and the Phenom 100EV as an entry‑level jet focused on jet cruise speed and typical business‑jet mission profiles. For range, all three generally cover similar “regional” missions, but they differ in emphasis: the PC‑12 NGX is typically regarded as having the longest reach among the three, the TBM 940 is also long‑range for its class and often close behind, and the Phenom 100EV usually offers somewhat shorter range than the longest‑leg turboprop missions, though still sufficient for many city‑pair trips. For passenger capacity, the Phenom 100EV typically seats about four to six in standard layouts, the TBM 940 commonly carries four to six, and the PC‑12 NGX can accommodate more—often six to nine—depending on configuration.

SpecDaher TBM 940Embraer Phenom 100EVPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.84$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats678
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 940Phenom 100EVPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301,1781803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.71$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29083451
Standard Cabin Seats456
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,152$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330406290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$4,250,000$5,350,000
Max Cabin Seats79
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 FlushingOptional
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.28.35.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats446
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902128013100
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Max Cabin Seats69
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-66DPW617F1-EPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Horsepower8501200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 8ISA + 35
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Thrust (lbs)1730
Fuel Burn (lbph)543
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.342.147.25
Wingspan (ft)42.140.453.33
Cabin Width (ft)45.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.94.9
Cabin Length (ft)13.41116.9
Overall Height (ft)14.314.314
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)301040
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)60