Specification and Performance Comparisons
| Model | JetPROP DLX | PA46 Malibu | P46T Meridian | TBM700 |
| Specifications | ||||
| Power Plant | P&W PT6A-35 | Lycoming TIO-540 | P&W PT6A-42 | P&W PT6A-64 |
| Horsepower (flat rated) | 560 | 350 | 500 HP | 700 HP |
| Wingspan | 43' | 43' | 43' | 41' 3" |
| Length | 30' 1" | 28' 8" | 29' 6" | 34' 3" |
| Height | 11' 3" | 11' 3" | 11' 3" | 13' 9" |
| Cabin Length | 12' 3" | 12' 3" | 12' 3" | 13' 3" |
| Empty Weight | 2,950 lbs. | 3,000 lbs. | 3,403 lbs. | 4,025 lbs. |
| Ramp Weight | 4,318 lbs. | 4,318 lbs. | 4,892 lbs. | 6,614 lbs. |
| Takeoff Gross Weight | 4,300 lbs. | 4,300 lbs. | 4,850 lbs. | 6,579 lbs. |
| Useful Load | 1,358 lbs. | 1,318 lbs. | 1,489 lbs. | 2,554 lbs. |
| Payload | 356 lbs. | 598 lbs. | 350 lbs. | 699 lbs. |
| Max. Landing Weight | 4,100 lbs. | 4,100 lbs. | 4,850 lbs. | 6,250 lbs. |
| Baggage Capacity | 30/100 lbs. | 100/100 lbs. | 100 lbs. | 330 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 151.1 gallons | 120 gallons | 170 gallons | 282 gallons |
| Noise Level (dB) | 69 | n/a | 73.7 | 73.9 |
| Operating Costs | $280/hr | $270/hr | $375/hr | $430/hr |
| Fuel Cost (nm @ $5.20/gallon) | $.68 | $.62 | $.83 | $.97 |
| Fuel Burn (Idle) | 14 GPH | 9 GPH | 21 GPH | 29 GPH |
| Performance | ||||
| Climb Rate (Initial) | 3,000 FPM | 1,220 FPM | 1,741 FPM | 1,875 FPM |
| Takeoff - Over 50' | 1,200' | 2,550' | 2,775' | 2,034' |
| Landing - Over 50' | 1,000' | 1,950' | 2,250' | 2,034' |
| Service Ceiling | 27,000' | 25,000' | 30,000' | 30,000' |
| Max. Speed | 265+ knots | 225 knots | 262 knots | 300 knots |
| Normal Speed | 260 knots | 200 knots | 258 knots | 280 knots |
| Normal Range | 1,000 NM | 1,018 NM | 1,000 NM | 1,330 NM |
| Long Range Speed | 235 knots | 190 knots | 240 knots | 243 knots |
| Long Range | 1,100+ NM | 1,150 NM | 1,070 NM | 1,550 NM |
| Normal Fuel Burn | 34 GPH | 24 GPH | 41 GPH | 52 GPH |
| Stall Speed (Flaps Down) | 61 knots | 60 knots | 61 knots | 61 knots |