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Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 910

The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a single‑engine, high‑wing piston aircraft typically used for utility, short‑field work, and general personal or small‑business travel. It offers the shortest range of the three, generally on the order of roughly 700–900 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it commonly seats about 4–6 passengers in addition to the pilot (with configurations varying by model and interior). The Daher TBM 910 is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a high‑performance personal and business aircraft. It typically delivers substantially more range than the Stationair, often around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, and usually carries about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot with a more executive‑style cabin. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light twin‑engine business jet aimed at faster point‑to‑point travel with jet comfort and higher cruise speeds. Its range is generally comparable to, or somewhat below, the TBM 910 in many real‑world missions (often around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles), and typical seating is about 4–6 passengers plus one or two pilots.

SpecCessna Turbo StationairCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 910
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.08$ 3.45$ 2.25
Total Seats686
Flight RulesVFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft Name206 Turbo StationairM2TBM 910
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)70314001730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.18$ 0.58$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 174$ 1,395$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)161404330
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $745,000 $5,150,000$4,250,000
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats7
Useful Load (lbs)38102908
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats686
Standard Cabin Seats464
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew11
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Max Cabin Seats7
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.2
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2202714390
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelTIO-540-AJ1AFJ44-1AP-21PT6A-66D
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)200035003500
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower350850
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)87492291
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)1965
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)28.342.635.3
Wingspan (ft)3647.342.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.64.84
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.11113.4
Overall Height (ft)9.41414.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1130
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123