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Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500

The Daher TBM 960, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, Piaggio Avanti EVO, and Piper M500 are all single‑engine turboprops except the Avanti EVO, which is a twin‑engine turboprop. In category terms, the TBM 960 and M500 are typically positioned as high‑performance, owner‑flown personal/business aircraft, while the PC‑12 NGX sits in the larger “utility/executive” class with a more versatile cabin and mission profile. The Avanti EVO is an executive twin aimed at higher cruise speed and redundancy. For range, the PC‑12 NGX and TBM 960 generally lead this group, commonly able to cover roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Avanti EVO is usually in a similar ballpark but often somewhat lower in typical real‑world missions. The M500 tends to be shorter‑legged than the TBM and PC‑12, commonly around the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile range depending on configuration. For passenger capacity, the M500 and TBM 960 are commonly arranged for about 5–6 passengers plus pilot, the Avanti EVO typically seats 7–8, and the PC‑12 NGX commonly seats 6–9 in executive layouts, with flexibility for more in commuter-style configurations.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.11
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXM500
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730153018031000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837751698
Standard Cabin Seats4664
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400290260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$2,122,600
Max Cabin Seats79
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6885
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.85.5
Standard Cabin Seats4664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390240001310012600
Max Cabin Seats79
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008244
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500360050003600
Horsepower8508501200500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel Capacity (gal)170
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.347.2529.6
Wingspan (ft)42.147.153.3343.2
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)13.11411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.54.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.24020