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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops aimed at fast owner‑pilot travel. Both sit in the “high‑performance personal/business” category, with typical real‑world range around the 1,200–1,600 nm class depending on cruise settings and reserves. Cabin capacity is usually one pilot plus about four to six passengers, with the TBM generally optimized for higher speed and the M600 emphasizing a slightly more cost‑focused step‑up to pressurized turbine flying. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter in a utility/training/light transport category. Its range is far shorter than the fixed‑wing turboprops and jet, commonly a few hundred nautical miles, and seating is typically one pilot plus three to four passengers depending on configuration and payload. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet, positioned above the turboprops for passenger-carrying and mission flexibility. Range is commonly around 1,800–2,000+ nm, and passenger capacity is typically one to two pilots plus six to eight passengers, with more space for baggage and cabin amenities.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290866802200
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats10
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats665
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.35.6
Standard Cabin Seats464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902350012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.229.7
Wingspan (ft)42.155.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)45.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.42312.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)17.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020