Socata TBM 900 vs Piper Meridian
The Piper Malibu Meridian (PA-46-500TP, PT6A-42A turboprop, ~262 kt, six-seater) and Daher TBM (TBM 700/850/900/930/940, PT6A turboprop, ~285-330 kt depending on variant) are direct single-engine turboprop competitors — same engine family, different airframes.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Socata TBM 900 | Piper Meridian |
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| Price Range | $2,700,000 – $3,050,000 | $738,946 – $2,613,432 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | — | 241 kts (446 km/h) |
| Range | — | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 5,092 lbs (2,310 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 1,362 lbs (618 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 170.0 gal (643 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 35.0 GPH (132 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 3,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $300,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $100,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $650 |
| Engines | — | 1 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateSocata TBM 900
Piper Meridian
Which Should You Buy: Socata TBM 900 or Piper Meridian?
Bottom line: Choose the TBM for higher cruise, longer range, the larger cabin and the segment- leading single-engine turboprop platform. Choose the Meridian/M500 for materially lower acquisition cost — the entry-level single-engine PA-46 turboprop on the used market. ================================================================ # JETPROP / CHEYENNE (6) ================================================================
Pick the TBM 900 if…
Pick the Meridian if…
- Budget matters — from $738,946 vs $2,700,000, you save ~$1,961,054.
- More inventory — 98 listings vs 14.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.