Compare Daher TBM 960 vs Epic Aircraft E1000 vs Piper M600 SLS
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| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Epic Aircraft | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | TBM 960 | E1000 | M600 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 3,450,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | - | $ 603 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | - | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | - | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 325 | 274 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1650 | 1658 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2601 | 2900 | 2350 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | in Development | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 7430 | 8050 | 6050 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 7394 | 8000 | 6000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 7024 | 8000 | 5800 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 6032 | 6250 | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | 4629 | 5150 | 3700 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 5100 | 3650 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2601 | 2900 | 2350 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 1403 | 1100 | 2300 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2017 | 1800 | 1642 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 1692 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 891 | 1100 | 658 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 507 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 43 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | - | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 35.9 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 5 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 10.5 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 20 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | - | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Epic Aircraft | Piper |
| Model | TBM 960 | PT6A-67A | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | 3600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | 260 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GFC-700 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | - | 1 | 2 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lavatory | No | No | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | MID | MID | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 8644 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 18000 | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | - | 4-Blade Reversing | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 5 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | 1500 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 5 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 325 | 274 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 252 | 265 | 184 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1650 | 1658 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | 1440 | - | - |
| Range @ 75% | 1594 | - | 1385 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | 1600 | 2635 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2380 | 2252 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3475 | - | 3998 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2430 | 2402 | 2659 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 4000 | 1556 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 31000 | 34000 | 30000 |