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 turboprop emerged as an evolution of the Meridian after the Altaire jet program was suspended, aiming to offer a competitive alternative to pricier turboprops and light jets.
- Key improvements include a new clean-sheet wing for increased range (1,484 nm) and payload, a more powerful 600 shp engine, and state-of-the-art Garmin G3000 avionics with advanced safety features like envelope protection.
- The M600 delivers significantly enhanced performance and a premium interior, positioning it as a compelling and more economical option compared to competitors such as the Daher TBM 930.
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