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Daher Tbm 940 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher TBM 940 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilot use and fast point‑to‑point travel. It typically offers the longest range of the three, on the order of about 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on configuration, and it generally carries about four to six passengers in comfort (with seating layouts often allowing up to six). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is also a single‑engine turboprop, but it is a larger, more utility‑oriented cabin aircraft. Its range is broadly similar but often slightly less than the TBM 940 in typical cruise planning, roughly around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, while offering greater cabin volume and payload flexibility; passenger seating is commonly six to eight, with higher maximum seating possible depending on interior and regulations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet, positioned for higher cruise speed and jet operating characteristics. Its range is generally lower than the turboprops, roughly around 1,000–1,200 nautical miles with NBAA-style reserves, and it typically seats about six to eight passengers.

SpecDaher TBM 940Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 940PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29086680
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats910
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143901310023500
Cargo DoorYesYes
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-66DPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350050005000
Horsepower8501200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines112
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)42.153.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)455.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.416.923
Overall Height (ft)14.31417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)304090
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.253.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17