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Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility and efficiency, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers depending on interior and mission, with range roughly in the 1,500 to 1,800 nautical mile class. The Pilatus PC-24 is a twin‑engine light jet aimed at faster travel and jet capability while keeping good runway flexibility; it generally seats around 6 to 10 passengers and offers a similar-to-somewhat longer typical range, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston (high‑performance prop) suited to owner‑pilots, usually accommodating about 4 to 5 passengers plus pilot, with range commonly around 1,000 to 1,300 nautical miles. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops; both step up in speed and capability over the M350, generally seating about 4 to 6 passengers plus pilot. The M500’s range is typically around the 1,000 to 1,300 nautical mile class, while the M600 SLS commonly stretches farther, roughly around 1,400 to 1,600 nautical miles depending on configuration.

SpecPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24Piper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 2.78$ 3.71$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19
Min Crew11—11
Total Seats86666
Flight RulesIFR—VFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerPilatusPilatusPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NamePC-12 NGXPC-24M350M500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)18032076134310001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46$ 0.62$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats910———
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats66444
Direct Operating Cost$ 793$ 1,619$ 285$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)290440213260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,350,000$11,800,000$1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)—6680130816982200
Cabin
Cockpit22222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Flushing—NoNo
Min Crew11—11
Cargo DoorYesYes———
Total Seats86655
Max Cabin Seats910———
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD———
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.89.35.65.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center—Refreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats66444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310023500—1260012600
Crew Rest—No———
Jump Seat—No———
Galley Location—FWD—MIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———82448644
Engine
FADECYesYesNoNoNo
ModelPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPMTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)50005000200036003600
Horsepower1200—350500600
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 23—ISA + 55ISA + 55
No. of Engines12111
Usable Fuel (gal)402————
Thrust (lbs)—3435———
Fuel Type——AvGas——
TBO (yrs)——12——
Fuel Delivery——Fuel Injected——
Fuel Capacity (gal)——120170260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.2552.22929.629.7
Wingspan (ft)53.3355.84343.243.2
Cabin Width (ft)55.64.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.95.1444
Cabin Length (ft)16.92312.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)1417.411.411.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.253.8———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4090202020
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——165165165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——13——