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

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop utility/exec aircraft with the longest legs of this group, typically able to cover roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions, and it commonly seats 6–9 passengers (often configured around 8) with the most cabin and cargo flexibility. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as a faster personal/business step‑up aircraft; expect about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range and usually 4–6 passenger seating in typical owner configurations. The Piper M500 is also a pressurized single‑engine turboprop, generally a bit less capable than the M600, with about 1,000–1,300 nautical miles and typically 4–6 seats. The Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston (not a turboprop), suited to owner‑flown IFR travel, with roughly 1,000–1,300 nautical miles and typically 4–5 passengers (six seats total including pilot, load‑dependent). The Piper Arrow is a simpler, unpressurized retractable‑gear single‑engine piston, optimized for training and short cross‑country travel, typically around 500–900 nautical miles and 3–4 passengers.

SpecPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper Arrow
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 2.78$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.36
Min Crew111
Total Seats86666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerPilatusPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NamePC-12 NGXM350M500M600Arrow
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1803134310001406700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.23
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats64444
Direct Operating Cost$ 793$ 285$ 579$ 603$ 221
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)290213260274162
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,350,000$1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $765,000
Useful Load (lbs)1308169822001191
Cabin
Cockpit22222
LavatoryOptionalNoNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats86556
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.85.65.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats64444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)131001260012600
Galley LocationMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNoNo
ModelPT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42AO-360-AIH6
TBO (hrs)50002000360036002000
Horsepower1200350500600180
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55
No. of Engines11112
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedCarbureted
Fuel Capacity (gal)120170260108
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.252929.629.727.6
Wingspan (ft)53.334343.243.238.6
Cabin Width (ft)54.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.9444
Cabin Length (ft)16.912.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)1411.411.311.38.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)40202020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13