They say that when one door closes, another opens. The trick is to stop looking at the closed door long enough to see which door is ajar. For Piper, the closed door was the abortive Altaire single-engine jet, an airplane many likened to a mini DC-10 with its Williams turbofan engine integrated weirdly into the tail. The door that opened, meanwhile, was a new version of the Meridian turboprop, which Piper would end up naming the M600.
We Fly: Piper M600
Key Takeaways:
- The Piper M600 emerged as an evolution of the Meridian turboprop after the Altaire jet program's cancellation, designed to offer enhanced capabilities in the market.
- Key upgrades include a new clean-sheet wing, increased engine horsepower (600 shp), advanced Garmin G3000 touchscreen avionics with comprehensive envelope protection, and significantly improved interior design.
- These enhancements boost its performance, offering extended range (up to 1,484 nm), greater payload capacity, and a max cruise speed of 274 ktas, positioning it as a compelling and more economical alternative to pricier turboprops like the TBM 930.
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