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Daher Tbm 960 vs Diamond 62 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Daher TBM 960 and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX are both single‑engine turboprops, but they sit in slightly different niches. The TBM 960 is best viewed as a high‑performance personal or executive aircraft optimized for speed and efficient point‑to‑point travel with a smaller cabin. The PC‑12 NGX is more of a versatile utility and business platform, designed around a larger, more flexible cabin and strong short/rough‑field capability. In range, both can cover typical regional and many cross‑country missions, but the TBM 960 is generally marketed with longer maximum range figures in standard cruise planning, while the PC‑12 NGX is competitive and often mission‑limited more by payload and cabin configuration than by fuel alone. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 typically accommodates up to about six passengers plus a pilot in an executive layout, whereas the PC‑12 NGX commonly carries more, often around eight to nine passengers depending on interior, with options that emphasize cargo, mixed passenger/cargo, or special‑mission flexibility.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-12 NGX
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$5,350,000
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoOptional
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.8
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439013100
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower8501200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35
No. of Engines1
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.25
Wingspan (ft)42.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)45
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)13.416.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Overall Height (ft)14
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)40