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Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

All four are single‑pilot-capable turboprops aimed at fast, efficient personal and business travel, but they sit in different utility brackets. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the “speed and efficiency” category; it typically carries 4–6 passengers in a pressurized cabin and offers a practical range around 1,400–1,700 nm depending on load and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine, pressurized business turboprop with a larger, stand‑up style cabin feel; it commonly seats 6–8 and is oriented toward executive comfort and speed, with range roughly 1,400–1,700 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a rugged, “utility executive” single‑engine turboprop known for short/rough‑field capability and a large cargo door; it usually carries 6–9 passengers and offers about 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Piper M600 SLS is the most “personal aircraft” focused, single‑engine pressurized turboprop; it generally carries 4–5 passengers with range about 1,000–1,500 nm, prioritizing simplicity and lower operating costs over maximum cabin volume.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730153018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837752200
Standard Cabin Seats4664
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats79
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6885
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.85.6
Standard Cabin Seats4664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390240001310012600
Max Cabin Seats79
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500360050003600
Horsepower8508501200600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 55
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.347.2529.7
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