Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine pressurized turboprops aimed at fast, efficient owner-operator travel, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet optimized for flexible business missions, and the Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter built for vertical-lift roles such as offshore transport, SAR, and utility work. In range, the TBM 960 is typically the longest-legged of the single‑engine turboprops (roughly around 1,400–1,700 nm depending on reserves and profile), the M600 SLS is shorter (about 1,000–1,400 nm), and the PC‑24 generally sits in a similar or slightly higher bracket than the TBM on long-range cruise missions (commonly around 1,700–2,000 nm). The AW189’s range is usually much lower than these fixed‑wing aircraft (often on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, depending heavily on payload and reserves). For passenger capacity, the M600 SLS and TBM 960 are commonly flown with 4–6 passengers, the PC‑24 typically accommodates about 6–10, and the AW189 can carry a larger cabin load, often around 12–16 depending on configuration.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 21 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Leonardo | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | AW189 | PC-24 | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 651 | 2076 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | — | 6680 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 155 | 440 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 10 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 21 | 6 | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID | — | FWD | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | — | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | — | 23500 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 10 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | TBM 960 | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1983 | — | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | — | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3435 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 57.8 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | — | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | — | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | — | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | — | 23 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | 395 | — | 165 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 16.6 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 | 20 |