Head-to-head comparison
Daher TBM 960 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Side-by-side comparison of published specifications, cabin dimensions, and indicative ownership economics. Advantage verdicts are computed directly from catalog figures.
Dimension-by-dimension advantages
Computed directly from catalog figures. A 4% or greater difference in numeric values qualifies as a meaningful advantage.
Max Range
Pilatus PC-12 NGX has a higher max range (1,803 nm vs 1,730 nm).
Cruise Speed
Daher TBM 960 has a higher cruise speed (330 kts vs 290 kts).
Takeoff Distance
Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are comparable on takeoff distance (2,535 ft vs 2,602 ft).
Hourly Operating Cost
Daher TBM 960 has a shorter hourly operating cost ($1K vs $2K).
Acquisition Price
Daher TBM 960 has a shorter acquisition price ($1.5M vs $2.2M).
Passenger Capacity
Pilatus PC-12 NGX has a higher passenger capacity (9 pax vs 6 pax).
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Turboprop (Single-Engine) | Turboprop (Single-Engine) |
| Production | In production | In production |
| Max range | 1,730 nm | 1,803 nm |
| Max cruise speed | 330 kts | 290 kts |
| Max altitude | 31,000 ft | 30,000 ft |
| Takeoff distance | 2,535 ft | 2,602 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,430 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Max passengers | 6 | 9 |
| Cabin length | 13 ft | 17 ft |
| Cabin width | 4 ft | 5 ft |
| Stand-up cabin | No | No |
| Enclosed lavatory | No | Yes |
| Single-pilot certified | Yes | Yes |
| Hot & high capable | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel burn | 60 gph | 75 gph |
| Pre-owned price | $1.5M – $4.2M | $2.2M – $5.5M |
| Total cost/hr (400 hrs) | $1K | $2K |
| Fixed annual cost | $220K | $280K |
| 5-yr residual | 82% | 85% |
All figures are indicative published values from Camber's curated catalog. Green cells indicate a meaningful advantage on that dimension; verify with full specifications before making acquisition decisions.
Evaluate both aircraft against your client's mission
Camber lets acquisition advisors score the entire business aviation market against a structured mission brief, compare shortlisted candidates with deal-specific economics, and export a branded client report — in a single connected deal record.