Socata TBM 850 vs Pilatus PC-24
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 · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 23
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2006–2013
- For sale now
- 20
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2018–2025
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) | Socata TBM 850 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Socata TBM 850 | Pilatus PC-24 |
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| Price Range | $1,764,915 – $2,409,150 | $10,749,500 – $11,915,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 11 |
| Cruise Speed | 320 kts (593 km/h) | 410 kts (759 km/h) |
| Range | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) | 2,000 nm (3,704 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg) | 18,300 lbs (8,301 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 5,520 lbs (2,504 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 620.0 gal (2347 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 175.0 GPH (662 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 5,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $400,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $400,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $2,200 |
| Engines | — | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateSocata TBM 850
Pilatus PC-24
Which Should You Buy: Socata TBM 850 or Pilatus PC-24?
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 TBM 850 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,764,915 vs $10,749,500, you save ~$8,984,585.
Pick the PC-24 if…
- More seats — 11 vs 6.
- Faster cruise — 410 kts vs 320 kts.
- Longer range — 2000 nm vs 1520 nm.
- More inventory — 21 listings vs 19.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.