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

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX and Piper M600 SLS are both single‑engine turboprops, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light twin‑engine jet. In category terms, the PC-24 is aimed at faster point‑to‑point travel and typically higher-altitude, jet-speed missions, whereas the PC-12 NGX and M600 SLS emphasize turboprop efficiency, shorter-field flexibility, and lower operating complexity. For range, the PC-12 NGX and PC-24 are broadly comparable in typical mission planning, both supporting long cross-country legs in the roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical mile class depending on payload, reserves, and conditions; the M600 SLS generally comes in shorter, commonly around the 1,000–1,400 nautical mile class on similar planning assumptions. For passenger capacity, the PC-12 NGX usually carries the most in a practical executive layout, often accommodating up to about 8–9 passengers. The PC-24 is commonly configured for around 6–8 passengers. The M600 SLS is typically smaller, often seating about 4–6 passengers depending on configuration.

SpecPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.78$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPilatusPilatusPiper
Aircraft NamePC-12 NGXPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)180320761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats664
Direct Operating Cost$ 793$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)290440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,350,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)66802200
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYesYes
Total Seats865
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.89.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)131002350012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)500050003600
Horsepower1200600
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 23ISA + 55
No. of Engines121
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.2552.229.7
Wingspan (ft)53.3355.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)55.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.95.14
Cabin Length (ft)16.92312.3
Overall Height (ft)1417.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.253.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)409020
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165