Daher Tbm 960 vs Piagio vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are both single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner-operators and premium regional missions, but they emphasize different priorities. The TBM 960 fits the high‑performance, “fast personal transport” category: it is typically flown with fewer passengers and optimized for speed and efficiency on longer point‑to‑point trips, offering a maximum range on the order of about 1,700 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and conditions. Passenger capacity is generally up to about 6 passengers plus a pilot, with seating and baggage best suited to lighter loads. The PC‑12 NGX sits more in the versatile utility/executive category: it is designed to carry more people and more stuff, with a large cabin and cargo door that make it common for business aviation, air ambulance, and mixed passenger-freight roles. Its range is broadly similar, roughly up to about 1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, but it is most notable for cabin flexibility and higher practical load-carrying. Capacity is typically up to about 9 passengers plus one or two pilots.