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Daher Tbm 940 vs Epic Aircraft E1000 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500

In category, the Daher TBM 940 and Piper M500 are high‑performance, single‑engine pressurized turboprop personal aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots, while the Epic E1000 is a newer, higher‑speed single‑engine turboprop positioned closer to the upper end of the personal/utility space. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX sits in a larger, true utility/business turboprop category, with a more expansive cabin and stronger freight/mission flexibility. For range, the PC‑12 NGX generally offers the longest legs (often around 1,800+ nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves). The TBM 940 and Epic E1000 are typically in the mid‑to‑upper 1,000‑nautical‑mile range (commonly about 1,200–1,600 nm, mission dependent). The M500 is usually shorter‑legged than the TBM and Epic (often roughly around 1,000–1,300 nm). For passenger capacity, the PC‑12 NGX can accommodate the most, commonly flown with 6–9 seats. The TBM 940 and Epic E1000 are typically operated around 4–6 seats, and the M500 similarly is usually configured for about 4–6.

SpecDaher TBM 940Epic Aircraft E1000Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 2.78$ 3.11
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEpic AircraftPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 940E1000PC-12 NGXM500
CertificationFAA / EASAin DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730165018031000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.46$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082900—1698
Standard Cabin Seats4464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 793$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330325290260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 3,450,000$5,350,000$2,122,600
Max Cabin Seats——9—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6685
Galley LocationMIDMID—MID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.75.85.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390180001310012600
Cargo Door——Yes—
Max Cabin Seats——9—
Lavatory Location——FWD—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8244
Engine
FADECYesNoYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-67APT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500350050003600
Horsepower85012001200500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)291——170
Usable Fuel (gal)——402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.947.2529.6
Wingspan (ft)42.14353.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.654.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.154.94
Cabin Length (ft)13.410.516.912.3
Overall Height (ft)14.312.51411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123——165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30—4020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——4.25—