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Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seneca

The Piper M350 and M600 SLS are pressurized, single‑engine turboprop/propeller personal aircraft aimed at efficient high‑altitude travel, while the Piper Seneca is an unpressurized (in most variants) light twin‑engine piston aircraft often used for training, charter, and utility missions. For range, the M600 SLS generally offers the longest reach, typically around the 1,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on power settings, winds, and payload. The M350 is also a long‑range cross‑country platform, commonly in the high‑600 to mid‑700‑nautical‑mile class under typical cruise planning. The Seneca’s range is usually shorter than both pressurized singles, often in roughly the 700–800‑nautical‑mile class but strongly dependent on variant and reserves. In passenger capacity, all three commonly seat about six occupants in practical configurations, though real‑world comfort and baggage vary: the M600 SLS and M350 are typically arranged for a pilot plus up to five, while the Seneca often carries a similar count but trades pressurization and speed for twin‑engine redundancy and multi‑role flexibility.

SpecPiper M350Piper M600 SLSPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.34$ 2.19$ 1.69
Total Seats666
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameM350M600Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)13431406828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.22$ 0.55$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)130822001331
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 285$ 603$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)213274200
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$1,195,000$3,081,400 $1,095,000
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats656
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.65.6
Standard Cabin Seats444
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
ModelTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)200036001800
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower350600220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines112
Fuel Capacity (gal)120260122
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)2929.728.6
Wingspan (ft)4343.239
Cabin Width (ft)4.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)44
Cabin Length (ft)12.312.3
Overall Height (ft)11.411.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2020