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Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops, while the Embraer Phenom 300E is a twin‑engine light jet. In category terms, the TBM 960 emphasizes high cruise speed and efficiency for owner‑pilots, the M600 SLS targets a slightly more value‑oriented, simpler turboprop experience with advanced safety automation, and the Phenom 300E focuses on jet performance, higher altitudes, and faster point‑to‑point travel. For range, the TBM 960 generally leads the group among these three for long, efficient trips, typically around the mid‑1,000s nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions. The Phenom 300E is also a strong cross‑country aircraft, commonly around the low‑to‑mid‑1,000s nautical miles. The M600 SLS is usually shorter‑legged than the TBM and often similar to or somewhat less than the Phenom, typically around the low‑1,000s nautical miles. On passenger capacity, all can be configured for about five to six passengers plus a pilot, but the Phenom 300E usually offers the most cabin volume and comfort for multiple adults over longer legs.

SpecDaher TBM 960Embraer Phenom 300EPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.88$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats6106
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEmbraerPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Phenom 300EM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302,0101406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290869142200
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,758$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330464274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$9,650,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats10
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats695
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.45.6
Standard Cabin Seats474
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902556012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960Canada PW535E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3360
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.351.229.7
Wingspan (ft)42.152.1643.2
Cabin Width (ft)45.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)13.417.212.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Overall Height (ft)16.7511.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020