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, developed after the suspension of the Altaire jet program, leveraging some of its design experience.
- It features significant upgrades including a new clean-sheet wing, Garmin G3000 touchscreen avionics, an increase to 600 shp engine power, and enhanced interior design.
- These improvements substantially boost its performance, offering extended range (up to 1,484 nm) and payload capacity, exceeding earlier models' capabilities.
- The M600 is positioned as a compelling and more economical alternative to pricier turboprops like the Daher TBM 930, offering excellent value for its performance and features.
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