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

In category, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, while the Piper M500 and M600 SLS are also single‑engine turboprops, and the Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston aircraft. For range, the PC‑12 NGX generally offers the longest real-world legs among these, commonly around the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class depending on load and conditions, with the M600 SLS close behind in roughly the 1,400–1,600 nautical mile class. The M500 typically sits a step shorter, around the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile class, while the M350 is usually in a similar mid-range bracket, often around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles, again depending on power settings and reserves. For passenger capacity, the PC‑12 NGX is the clear outlier with the largest cabin and typical seating for about 6 to 9 passengers (and higher-density options), whereas the M600 SLS and M500 are commonly configured for about 5 to 6 passengers, and the M350 is typically configured for about 5 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.78$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats8666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerPilatusPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NamePC-12 NGXM350M500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1803134310001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats6444
Direct Operating Cost$ 793$ 285$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)290213260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,350,000$1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)130816982200
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryOptionalNoNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats8655
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.85.65.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats6444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)131001260012600
Galley LocationMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNo
ModelPT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)5000200036003600
Horsepower1200350500600
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55
No. of Engines1111
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Fuel Capacity (gal)120170260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.252929.629.7
Wingspan (ft)53.334343.243.2
Cabin Width (ft)54.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.9444
Cabin Length (ft)16.912.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)1411.411.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)40202020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13