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Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca

The Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are high-performance single‑engine turboprops; the TBM 960 is typically positioned as a fast personal/business aircraft with roughly 1,500–1,700 nm range and usually 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to about 6–7 seats installed), while the PC‑12 NGX is a larger utility/business turboprop with similar or slightly longer typical range (about 1,600–1,800 nm) and more usable cabin capacity, commonly 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops in a smaller class than the PC‑12; both generally offer about 1,000–1,400 nm range with seating typically for 5–6 passengers, with the M600 SLS tending toward higher performance and payload flexibility. The Piper Arrow is a single‑engine piston retractable, usually a 4‑seat airplane with shorter cross‑country range, often around 700–1,000 nm. The Piper Seneca is a light twin‑engine piston aircraft, typically 6 seats, with moderate range commonly around 700–1,000 nm, valued for twin‑engine redundancy and training/utility roles.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.36$ 1.69
Min Crew1111——
Total Seats686666
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-12 NGXM500M600ArrowSeneca
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop—————
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730180310001406700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.23$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908—1698220011911331
Standard Cabin Seats464444
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793$ 579$ 603$ 221$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330290260274162200
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$5,350,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $765,000 $1,095,000
Max Cabin Seats—9————
Cabin
Cockpit222222
LavatoryNoOptionalNoNo——
Min Crew1111——
Total Seats685566
Galley LocationMID—MIDMID——
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.85.55.6——
Standard Cabin Seats464444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390131001260012600——
Cargo Door—Yes————
Max Cabin Seats—9————
Lavatory Location—FWD————
Galley / Refreshment—NoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——82448644——
Engine
FADECYesYesNoNoNoNo
ModelTBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42APT6A-42AO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
TBO (hrs)350050003600360020001800
Horsepower8501200500600180220
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55——
No. of Engines—11122
Usable Fuel (gal)—402————
Fuel Capacity (gal)——170260108122
Fuel Type————AvGasAvGas
TBO (yrs)————12—
Fuel Delivery————CarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.2529.629.727.628.6
Wingspan (ft)42.153.3343.243.238.639
Cabin Width (ft)454.14.1——
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.944——
Cabin Length (ft)13.416.912.312.3——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123—165165——
Overall Height (ft)—1411.311.38.510
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—4.25————
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—402020——