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Epic Aircraft E1000 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Daher Tbm 940

Epic Aircraft’s E1000, Pilatus’s PC‑12 NGX, and Daher’s TBM 940 are all single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner‑operators and small corporate missions, but they emphasize different strengths. The E1000 is a high‑performance, pressurized composite turboprop in the “personal/utility” class, typically configured for about five to six passengers plus a pilot, and it targets fast cross‑country travel with roughly 1,000–1,500 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The PC‑12 NGX sits in the “utility/business” turboprop category with a larger cabin and cargo flexibility; it commonly carries six to nine passengers and is favored for mixed passenger, freight, and short/rough‑field work, with a typical range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The TBM 940 is a “high‑speed personal/business” turboprop optimized for efficiency and pace, usually seating four to six passengers, and it delivers roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range, often with the quickest trips among the three on similar stage lengths.

SpecDaher TBM 940Epic Aircraft E1000Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEpic AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 940E1000PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAin DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173016501803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082900
Standard Cabin Seats446
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330325290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 3,450,000$5,350,000
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.75.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats446
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143901800013100
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-67APT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Horsepower85012001200
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 35
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.335.947.25
Wingspan (ft)42.14353.33
Cabin Width (ft)44.65
Cabin Height (ft)4.154.9
Cabin Length (ft)13.410.516.9
Overall Height (ft)14.312.514
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3040
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25