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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.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew1111
Total Seats62166
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189PC-24M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173065120761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290866802200
Standard Cabin Seats41964
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats1910
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew1111
Total Seats62165
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.35.6
Standard Cabin Seats41964
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902350012600
Max Cabin Seats1910
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500400050003600
Horsepower8501983600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23ISA + 55
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines221
Thrust (lbs)3435
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.852.229.7
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)123395165
Overall Height (ft)16.617.411.3
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)9020