Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and the Daher TBM 960 sit in different single‑engine turboprop categories. The Grand Caravan EX is a utility/commuter and cargo aircraft designed for short‑to‑medium regional legs, rugged operations, and flexible cabin layouts. It typically carries a pilot plus up to about 9 passengers in airline‑style seating (or mixed passengers and freight), prioritizing volume and load over speed. Its practical range varies heavily with payload and reserves but is generally in the roughly 800–900 nautical mile class. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance, pressurized personal/business turboprop optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel. It usually carries a pilot plus about 4–6 passengers in an executive cabin, emphasizing speed, comfort, and efficiency rather than maximum cabin volume. Its range is generally longer, commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on conditions and reserves.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Galley Location | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 35.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 |