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

The Daher TBM 960, Piaggio Avanti EVO, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized, single‑pilot capable turboprop aircraft aimed at fast business and utility travel, while the Piper Arrow is a smaller, unpressurized, retractable‑gear piston single typically used for personal travel and training. In range terms, the PC-12 NGX generally offers the longest practical legs thanks to its efficient cruise and large fuel capacity, often used for missions in the roughly 1,500–1,800 nm class. The TBM 960 is also a long‑range, high‑speed single‑engine turboprop, commonly flown around the 1,400–1,700 nm class depending on power settings and payload. The Avanti EVO, a twin‑turboprop optimized for speed, typically delivers solid but somewhat shorter range than the longest‑leg PC‑12/TBM missions, often around the 1,200–1,500 nm class. For passenger capacity, the PC‑12 is the most flexible, commonly seating 6–9, the Avanti EVO typically carries about 6–7, and the TBM 960 usually seats about 4–6. The Piper Arrow is a four‑seat aircraft with a much shorter range, commonly in the roughly 500–900 nm class depending on variant and reserves.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper Arrow
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 2.78$ 1.36
Min Crew111—
Total Seats6886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXArrow
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015301803700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.46$ 0.23
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775—1191
Standard Cabin Seats4664
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 793$ 221
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400290162
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000 $765,000
Max Cabin Seats—79—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoOptional—
Min Crew111—
Total Seats6886
Galley LocationMID———
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.8—
Standard Cabin Seats4664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400013100—
Max Cabin Seats—79—
Galley / Refreshment—NoNo—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600——
Cargo Door——Yes—
Lavatory Location——FWD—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPO-360-AIH6
TBO (hrs)3500360050002000
Horsepower8508501200180
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35—
No. of Engines—212
Fuel Burn (gph)—100——
Usable Fuel (gal)——402—
Fuel Type———AvGas
TBO (yrs)———12
Fuel Delivery———Carbureted
Fuel Capacity (gal)———108
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.347.2527.6
Wingspan (ft)42.147.153.3338.6
Cabin Width (ft)46.15—
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.84.9—
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.916.9—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123———
Overall Height (ft)—13.1148.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.54.25—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—35.240—