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

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the utility/business category, typically offering about 1,700–1,800 nm of range and seating commonly 6–9 passengers depending on interior. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a personal/business aircraft, with roughly 1,000–1,200 nm range and usually 5–6 seats. The Piper M600 SLS is a higher‑power, more capable single‑engine turboprop for personal/business use, generally around 1,400–1,500 nm range and typically 5–6 seats. The Piper Arrow is a single‑engine piston (complex) aircraft aimed at personal travel and training, commonly around 700–900 nm range with 4 seats. The Piper Seneca is a light twin‑engine piston aircraft used for personal, business, and training, typically around 800–1,000 nm range with 5–6 seats. Overall, the PC‑12 NGX leads in payload flexibility and cabin size, the M600 balances speed and modern avionics with moderate seating, and the Arrow and Seneca suit shorter-range piston missions, with the Seneca adding twin‑engine capability.

SpecPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 2.78$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.36$ 1.69
Min Crew111
Total Seats86666
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerPilatusPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NamePC-12 NGXM500M600ArrowSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)180310001406700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.23$ 0.28
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats64444
Direct Operating Cost$ 793$ 579$ 603$ 221$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)290260274162200
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,350,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $765,000 $1,095,000
Useful Load (lbs)1698220011911331
Cabin
Cockpit22222
LavatoryOptionalNoNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats85566
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.85.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats64444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)131001260012600
Galley LocationMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNoNo
ModelPT6E-67XPPT6A-42APT6A-42AO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
TBO (hrs)50003600360020001800
Horsepower1200500600180220
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55
No. of Engines11122
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Fuel Capacity (gal)170260108122
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.2529.629.727.628.6
Wingspan (ft)53.3343.243.238.639
Cabin Width (ft)54.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.944
Cabin Length (ft)16.912.312.3
Overall Height (ft)1411.311.38.510
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)402020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165