Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance, single‑engine turboprop positioned primarily for fast, efficient owner‑pilot travel. It typically offers the longest practical range in this group (around 1,500+ nautical miles depending on reserves and load) and seating commonly arranged for about 4–6 passengers plus the pilot, with a focus on speed and high‑altitude capability. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single, generally in a lower speed and shorter range category than the turboprops, but still optimized for personal and business trips; it is usually configured for about 4–5 passengers plus the pilot, with range commonly around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles. The Piper M500 is an entry turboprop, bridging the M350 and larger M600; it typically carries about 4–5 passengers plus the pilot, with range often around 1,000–1,200 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a more powerful, higher‑end turboprop with advanced avionics and automation; it typically seats about 4–5 passengers plus the pilot and offers longer legs than the M500 (often around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles), competing most directly with the TBM on mission flexibility rather than outright speed.