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Daher Tbm 940 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher TBM 940 and the Pilatus PC-24 sit in different aircraft categories with different missions. The TBM 940 is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for efficient owner‑pilot travel and point‑to‑point personal or small business trips, while the PC-24 is a twin‑engine “light jet” designed for larger teams, more baggage, and more flexible utility-style operations. On range, the TBM 940 is generally the longer-legged aircraft in typical long-range cruise planning, commonly advertised around roughly 1,700 nautical miles, whereas the PC-24 is typically marketed in the neighborhood of about 1,000–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. On passenger capacity, the TBM 940 is usually configured for about four to six passengers plus a pilot, prioritizing comfort in a smaller cabin. The PC-24 typically carries more, often six to eight passengers with one or two pilots, and it offers a larger cabin and payload capability suited to corporate shuttle missions.

SpecDaher TBM 940Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 940PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29086680
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats10
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A-66DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)45.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.423
Overall Height (ft)14.317.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17