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Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are high-performance single‑engine turboprop airplanes aimed at owner‑pilots and fast personal/business travel, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for higher utilization, more cabin volume, and typically crewed operation, with the added emphasis of operating from relatively short or unimproved runways compared with many jets. On range, the TBM 960 is generally the longest‑legged of the two singles, offering roughly around 1,700 nautical miles in typical long‑range planning, while the M600 SLS is shorter, commonly planned around roughly 1,200–1,400 nautical miles depending on power settings and payload. The PC‑24’s range is in the same broad band as the TBM, commonly around the mid‑to‑high 1,000‑nautical‑mile range, but varies notably with passenger count, reserves, and cruise profile. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 and M600 SLS are typically configured for about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, whereas the PC‑24 can carry more, commonly 6–8 passengers, with higher maximum seating available depending on configuration.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290866802200
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats10
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats665
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.35.6
Standard Cabin Seats464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902350012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.229.7
Wingspan (ft)42.155.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)45.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.42312.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)17.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020