Pilatus PC-12 vs Socata TBM 940
The Pilatus PC-12 and the SOCATA TBM 940 are two single-engine turboprops — the spacious PC-12 and the fast, modern TBM 940. The PC-12 is the large-cabin do-everything single; the TBM 940 the speed leader, with emergency autoland among its modern features. Where each trades now is below.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 65
- Median asking
- $4,199,900
- Range
- $2,572,000–$5,747,500
- Model years available
- 1995–2024
- For sale now
- 4
- Model years available
- 2019–2021
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Pilatus PC-12 | Socata TBM 940 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 23 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 12 | — |
| Fatalities | 53 | — |
| % Fatal | 52% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Pilatus PC-12 | Socata TBM 940 |
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| Price Range | $2,572,000 – $5,747,500 | $3,948,250 – $4,292,500 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 1,200 HP | 850 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 330 kts (611 km/h) |
| Range | 1,803 nm (3,339 km) | 1,730 nm (3,204 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 10,450 lbs (4,740 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 3,610 lbs (1,637 kg) | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 402.0 gal (1522 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 60.0 GPH (227 L/h) | 55.0 GPH (208 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $500,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $180,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $900 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turboprop | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePilatus PC-12
Socata TBM 940
Which Should You Buy: Pilatus PC-12 or Socata TBM 940?
Bottom line: Choose the PC-12 for space and versatility — a large cabin, a big cargo door and lower operating cost. Choose the TBM 940 for speed and modern systems — the fastest single-engine turboprop, with HomeSafe emergency autoland. On safety both lean on single-PT6A reliability; the TBM 940 adds an emergency autoland that can land the aircraft if the pilot is incapacitated — a genuine modern safety feature — while the PC-12 leans on its proven record and twin-style dispatch reliability. Do-everything cabin, or fast single with autoland.
Pick the PC-12 if…
- Budget matters — from $2,572,000 vs $3,948,250, you save ~$1,376,250.
- More seats — 10 vs 6.
- Longer range — 1803 nm vs 1730 nm.
- More inventory — 10 listings vs 5.
Pick the TBM 940 if…
- Faster cruise — 330 kts vs 260 kts.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.