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Piper M500 vs Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 940

The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as an owner‑flown personal and business aircraft, typically offering a practical range around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and seating generally for five to six occupants in a pressurized cabin. The Daher TBM 940 is also a single‑engine turboprop but sits in a higher performance tier, commonly delivering roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range in typical cruise planning, with seating usually for up to six (often arranged as four to six plus pilot), emphasizing speed, avionics, and efficiency for longer legs. The Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet, trading some turboprop short‑field utility for jet smoothness and higher-altitude cruise; its typical range is roughly 1,100–1,200 nautical miles, and it is commonly configured for five passengers plus a pilot (with certain configurations accommodating up to seven total seats). Overall, the TBM 940 tends to lead on range and cruise capability, the M500 targets accessible turboprop ownership, and the SF50 G2 provides entry‑level jet experience with competitive passenger flexibility.

SpecDaher TBM 940Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.11
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 940M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29081698
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,122,600
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats65
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats44
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPT6A-66DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850500
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)291170
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.329.6
Wingspan (ft)42.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.3
Overall Height (ft)14.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3020