Cessna 182 Skylane vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
| Spec | Cessna Skylane | Piper M600 SLS | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | $ 2.19 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 182 Skylane | M600 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 1406 | 1730 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | $ 603 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 274 | 330 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $3,081,400 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2200 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | 9 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | MID | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.6 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Centre | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 | 14390 | 13100 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 8644 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | PT6A-42A | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3600 | 3500 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 245 | 600 | 850 | 1200 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 260 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 29 | 29.7 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 43.2 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | 12.3 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 11.3 | — | 14 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 20 | — | 40 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 | 123 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 4.25 |