Pilatus PC-24 vs Socata TBM 850
The Daher TBM (single-engine turboprop, ~330 kt) and Pilatus PC-24 (twin-engine Super Versatile Jet, ~440 kt) are a turboprop-vs-jet step-up decision — same Pilatus-vs-Daher rivalry extended into the jet class.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 17
- Model years available
- 2018–2024
- For sale now
- 26
- Median asking
- $2,297,450
- Range
- $1,768,750–$2,625,000
- Model years available
- 2006–2013
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-24 | Socata TBM 850 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 2 |
| Serious | — | 1 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Pilatus PC-24 | Socata TBM 850 |
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| Price Range | $10,036,000 – $11,280,000 | $1,768,750 – $2,625,000 |
| Category | Light Jet | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 11 | 6 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 410 kts (759 km/h) | 320 kts (593 km/h) |
| Range | 2,000 nm (3,704 km) | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 18,300 lbs (8,301 kg) | 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg) |
| Useful Load | 5,520 lbs (2,504 kg) | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 620.0 gal (2347 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 175.0 GPH (662 L/h) | 55.0 GPH (208 L/h) |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $400,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $400,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $2,200 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePilatus PC-24
Socata TBM 850
Which Should You Buy: Pilatus PC-24 or Socata TBM 850?
Bottom line: Choose the TBM for single-engine turboprop operating economics and the owner-pilot cross-country mission. Step up to the PC-24 when you need jet speed (~110 kt faster), twin-engine redundancy, the larger cabin and the unique rough-field jet capability — at materially higher acquisition and operating cost.
Pick the PC-24 if…
- More seats — 11 vs 6.
- Faster cruise — 410 kts vs 320 kts.
- Longer range — 2000 nm vs 1520 nm.
Pick the TBM 850 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,768,750 vs $10,036,000, you save ~$8,267,250.
- More inventory — 24 listings vs 17.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.