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Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

By category, the Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑engine turboprops, the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop, the Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, and the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet. For range, the TBM 960 and PC-12 NGX generally lead among these, both typically capable of roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles in favorable, long‑range configurations. The Avanti EVO and Phenom 300E usually sit in the middle at about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles depending on mission and reserves, while the Phenom 100EV is typically shorter‑legged at around 1,100–1,200 nautical miles. On passenger capacity, the Phenom 100EV is commonly arranged for about 4–6 passengers, the TBM 960 for about 4–6, the Phenom 300E for about 6–8, the Avanti EVO for about 7–9, and the PC‑12 NGX for about 6–9 with the most cabin flexibility among the group. Actual usable range and seats vary with payload, winds, and interior layout.

SpecDaher TBM 960Embraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Phenom 300EPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.84$ 3.88—$ 2.78
Min Crew11111
Total Seats671088
Flight RulesIFR——IFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEmbraerEmbraerPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960Phenom 100EVPhenom 300EAvanti EVOPC-12 NGX
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop————
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301,1782,01015301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.71$ 0.55—$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908345169143775—
Standard Cabin Seats45666
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,152$ 1,758—$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330406464400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$4,250,000$9,650,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Max Cabin Seats—71079
Cabin
Cockpit22222
LavatoryNo1 Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNoOptional
Min Crew11111
Total Seats66988
Galley LocationMID—FWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.28.39.495.8
Standard Cabin Seats44766
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439021280255602400013100
Crew Rest—NoNo——
Jump Seat—NoNo——
Max Cabin Seats—6979
Lavatory Location—AFTAFT—FWD
Galley / Refreshment—NoGalleyNoNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———6600—
Cargo Door————Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW617F1-ECanada PW535E1PT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)35003500500036005000
Horsepower850——8501200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 8ISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 35
Thrust (lbs)—17303360——
No. of Engines—2221
Fuel Burn (lbph)—543757——
Fuel Burn (gph)———100—
Usable Fuel (gal)————402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.342.151.247.347.25
Wingspan (ft)42.140.452.1647.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)45.15.16.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.94.95.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)13.41117.214.916.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123————
Aisle Step (ft)—0.30.3——
Overall Height (ft)—14.316.7513.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.63.63.54.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—914.8——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—6074——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—101035.240