The story
Took the Malibu airframe and dropped in a Pratt & Whitney turboprop. Pressurized, cruises at FL270, burns half the fuel of a light jet.
The M600 variant features Garmin Autoland — it can land itself at the nearest airport in an emergency.
Quick answers
How do you identify a PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500?
Looks like a Malibu but with a turboprop — PT6A exhaust stacks are the giveaway.
What does a PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500 sound like?
PT6A turboprop whistle — transforms the Malibu airframe into a turboprop.
How fast is the PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500?
Top speed is 260 kts.
How many passengers does the PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500 carry?
Up to 5. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 5 passengers.
How far can the PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500 fly?
Range is about 1,000 nmi.
How big is the PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500?
It is 29 ft 7 in long and 43 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1998.
How many PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500s have been built?
1,000+ (PA-46 turboprops) built.
How rare is a PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first PA-46-500TP Meridian/M500 catch is worth 25 points.
