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Daher Tbm 940 vs Epic Aircraft E1000 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600

The Daher TBM 940, Epic Aircraft E1000, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are all single‑engine turboprops, but they sit in different parts of the market. The TBM 940 is a high‑speed personal and business aircraft in the light single category, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel; its typical range is roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on configuration, and it generally seats about 4–6 passengers in comfort (with a maximum seating layout around 6 plus pilot). The Epic E1000 is also a pressurized, high‑performance single, often positioned as a fast owner‑flown/business step‑up from the TBM class; its typical range is in the same general band, around 1,500–1,650 nautical miles, with seating commonly around 4–6 passengers (maximum layouts typically 6 plus pilot). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger, utility‑oriented single‑engine turboprop, prized for cabin volume and mission flexibility; range is commonly about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, and passenger capacity is higher, typically 6–9 passengers, with maximum seating configurations up to about 9 plus pilot.

SpecDaher TBM 940Epic Aircraft E1000Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEpic AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 940E1000PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAin DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173016501803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082900
Standard Cabin Seats446
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330325290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 3,450,000$5,350,000
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.75.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats446
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143901800013100
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-67APT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Horsepower85012001200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 35
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.947.25
Wingspan (ft)42.14353.33
Cabin Width (ft)44.65
Cabin Height (ft)4.154.9
Cabin Length (ft)13.410.516.9
Overall Height (ft)14.312.514
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3040
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25