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Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 and the Piper M600 SLS sit in the high-performance single‑engine turboprop category, while the Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston aircraft. For range, the TBM 960 and M600 SLS generally offer similar long‑leg capability typical of modern turboprops, with published maximum ranges commonly around the 1,400–1,700 nautical mile class depending on power settings, payload, and reserves; the M350, as a piston aircraft, is typically shorter‑legged, often around the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile class under favorable conditions. In passenger capacity, all three are usually flown with one pilot and several passengers, but practical seating differs: the TBM 960 is commonly configured for up to about six occupants total, the M350 typically seats about six, and the M600 SLS is often configured for up to six as well, with real-world comfort and baggage/payload margins varying by configuration. Overall, TBM 960 emphasizes speed and efficiency, M600 SLS emphasizes cabin and automation, and M350 emphasizes lower operating complexity and cost.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piper M350Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 1.34$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiperPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960M350M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173013431406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.22$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290813082200
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 285$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330213274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$1,195,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats665
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.65.6
Standard Cabin Seats444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoNo
ModelTBM 960TIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350020003600
Horsepower850350600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)120260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.32929.7
Wingspan (ft)42.14343.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.144
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.312.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165165
Overall Height (ft)11.411.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2020