Aircraft comparison
TBM 960 vs PC-12 NGX
Published figures for the Daher TBM 960 and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, side by side, with what to weigh beyond the numbers.
Side by side
Published figures
| Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,730 nm | 1,889 nm |
| Passengers | 5 passengers + 1 pilot | Up to 9 (10 in commuter layout) |
| Speed | 330 kt maximum | 290 ktas |
| Engines | 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT | 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP |
| Cabin | 13 ft 4 in L × 4 ft H × 4 ft W | 16 ft 11 in L × 4 ft 10 in H × 5 ft W |
| Takeoff distance | 2,535 ft | 2,485 ft over a 50 ft obstacle (MTOW, ISA, sea level) |
| Status | Current Daher model. | Succeeded by the PC-12 PRO, which Pilatus unveiled in March 2025. |
Figures as published by each model’s sources (see the model pages). Sources may use different conditions, such as passenger load and cruise speed, so small differences are not like-for-like.
Beyond the numbers
What to weigh
- Your longest regular route with realistic load, not the maximum published range.
- Cabin layout and floor plan of the specific aircraft, not just the type.
- New or pre-owned availability, and model succession for out-of-production types.
- Maintenance programme status, which can outweigh differences between types.
- Crew availability for each type in your region.
Notes
TBM 960
- A fast single-engine turboprop, popular with owner-pilots.
- Smaller cabin than the PC-12 family, so it suits shorter trips with fewer passengers.
PC-12 NGX
- Pre-owned NGX aircraft now trade alongside the new PC-12 PRO.
- The PRO’s main change is a Garmin G3000 Prime flight deck with emergency autoland, replacing the Honeywell-based system in the NGX.
Where to go from here
Next steps
Daher TBM 960Current Daher model.→Pilatus PC-12 NGXSucceeded by the PC-12 PRO, which Pilatus unveiled in March 2025.→Aircraft AcquisitionAircraft selection, market assessment, valuation, due diligence, purchase negotiation and delivery.→Aircraft FinancingFinancing assessment, financial modelling, funding structures, lender evaluation and transaction closing.→Contact Adrian MihailoviciDiscuss your aircraft transaction directly, on WhatsApp or by request.→
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