Piper M500 vs Piper M600
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Piper M500 Piper Aircraft, Inc | Piper M600 Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 69 kts | 61 kts |
| Approach Speed | 85 kts | 85 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 260 kts | 274 kts |
| Range | 1,000 nm | 1,484 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft | 30,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,556 fpm | 1,800 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 35.0 gph | 39.0 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Piper M500 Piper Aircraft, Inc | Piper M600 Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Piper M500 Piper Aircraft, Inc | Piper M600 Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $210/hr | $234/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $626/hr | $761/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $17,100/yr | $32,000/yr |
| Hangar | $20,000/yr | $21,000/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $6,500/yr | $10,000/yr |
| Total Fixed | $43,600/yr | $63,000/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Piper M500 Piper Aircraft, Inc | Piper M600 Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,698 lbs | 2,135 lbs |
| MTOW | 5,092 lbs | 6,000 lbs |
| Seating | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel Capacity | 170 gal | 260 gal |
| Engines | 1× Turboprop | 1× Turboprop |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 43.0 ft | 43.0 ft |
| Length | 29.6 ft | 29.6 ft |
| Tail Height | 11.3 ft | 11.3 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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