Piper M600 vs Piper Meridian
The Piper M350, M500 and M600 are the modern PA-46 series — M350 is the pressurised piston turbocharged (~213 kt); M500 (formerly Meridian, ~262 kt) is the entry turboprop with PT6A-42A; M600 (~274 kt with PT6A-42A and longer wing) is the current flagship turboprop with Garmin G3000. The M500 and Meridian are the same aircraft — Piper renamed the Meridian to M500 in 2015.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 27
- Median asking
- $2,939,000
- Range
- $2,339,500–$3,832,056
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 15
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 2016–2026
- For sale now
- 103
- Median asking
- $1,284,291
- Range
- $830,903–$2,305,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 29
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1985–2026
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper M600 | Piper Meridian |
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| Price Range | $2,339,500 – $3,832,056 | $830,903 – $2,305,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 241 kts (446 km/h) |
| Range | 1,484 nm (2,748 km) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) | 5,092 lbs (2,310 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,822 lbs (826 kg) | 1,362 lbs (618 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 260.0 gal (984 L) | 170.0 gal (643 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 40.0 GPH (151 L/h) | 35.0 GPH (132 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 3,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $350,000 | $300,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $120,000 | $100,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $750 | $650 |
| Engines | 1 x Turboprop | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePiper M600
Piper Meridian
Which Should You Buy: Piper M600 or Piper Meridian?
Bottom line: Choose the M350 for pressurised piston operations at the lowest M-series operating cost. Step up to the M500 (Meridian) for turboprop reliability and ~50 kt more cruise. Step up again to the M600 for the longest-range, modern Garmin G3000 and the most capable PA-46 — each step adds materially higher acquisition and per-hour cost.
Pick the M600 if…
- Faster cruise — 260 kts vs 241 kts.
- Longer range — 1484 nm vs 1000 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2016 vs 2000.
Pick the Meridian if…
- Budget matters — from $830,903 vs $2,339,500, you save ~$1,508,597.
- Lower operating cost — ~$650/hr vs $750/hr.
- More inventory — 97 listings vs 27.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.