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 was developed as an evolution of the Meridian turboprop after the Altaire jet program was suspended, incorporating a clean-sheet wing, Garmin G3000 avionics, increased 600 shp engine power, and a significantly improved interior.
- These enhancements dramatically boost its performance, offering extended range up to 1,484 nm and increased payload, meeting customer demands for greater capability.
- Positioned as a compelling and more economical alternative to pricier competitors like the Daher TBM 930, the M600 offers strong value, competitive operating economics, and advanced safety features.
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