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Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350

By category, the Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑engine turboprops, with the TBM aimed at fast owner‑pilot travel and the PC‑12 positioned as a larger, utility‑oriented executive turboprop. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically operated more like a light jet alternative, while the Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston aircraft in the high‑performance personal transport class. For range, the TBM 960 and PC‑12 NGX generally offer the longest turboprop legs in this group at roughly 1,600–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Avanti EVO is also a long‑range option, commonly around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, varying with speed and load. The M350 typically trails the turboprops, commonly around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles depending on power settings and conditions. Passenger capacity follows size and mission: the TBM 960 usually seats about 4–6 passengers, the Avanti EVO typically 6–8, the PC‑12 NGX often 6–9 (and can be configured higher for commuter/utility use), and the M350 generally carries about 4–5 passengers plus the pilot.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 1.34
Min Crew111
Total Seats6886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXM350
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730153018031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290837751308
Standard Cabin Seats4664
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400290213
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$1,195,000
Max Cabin Seats79
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew111
Total Seats6886
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.85.6
Standard Cabin Seats4664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400013100
Max Cabin Seats79
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2A
TBO (hrs)3500360050002000
Horsepower8508501200350
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Fuel Capacity (gal)120
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.347.2529
Wingspan (ft)42.147.153.3343
Cabin Width (ft)46.154.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.84.94
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.916.912.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Overall Height (ft)13.11411.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.54.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.24020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13