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Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots and short business trips, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a faster, twin‑engine turboprop often positioned as a “turboprop that competes with light jets.” The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet designed for corporate and charter missions with true intercontinental capability. On range, the M600 SLS is typically in the roughly 1,400–1,600 nautical mile class, the TBM 960 extends farther at about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, and the Avanti EVO is broadly similar around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and speed settings. The Legacy 650E stands apart, commonly around 3,900 nautical miles, enabling much longer nonstop routes. For passenger capacity, the M600 SLS usually seats about 4–6 in typical use (up to around 6), the TBM 960 is commonly 4–6 (up to 6), the Avanti EVO typically carries about 6–7 (up to 9), and the Legacy 650E generally accommodates around 10–13 in a larger, more comfortable cabin.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837752200
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats685
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.6
Standard Cabin Seats464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400012600
Max Cabin Seats7
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350036003600
Horsepower850850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.147.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)46.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.912.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Overall Height (ft)13.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220