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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short‑haul, rugged operations. It typically carries about 9 passengers (often more in commuter layouts) and has a comparatively short range, roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate category, usually configured for about 4–6 passengers, with longer reach than the Caravan at roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, commonly seating around 12–16 passengers, with intercontinental range around 6,400–6,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a flagship ultra‑long‑range business jet, typically configured for about 13–19 passengers, and offers even greater long‑haul capability at roughly 7,500 nautical miles. Overall, the comparison progresses from rugged short‑range utility (Caravan), to fast owner‑flown turboprop travel (TBM), to intercontinental large‑cabin jets (Falcon 8X and G700).

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66—
Min Crew124
Total Seats61716
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XG700
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)173064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290836900—
Standard Cabin Seats41412
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Max Cabin Seats—1619
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew124
Total Seats61716
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2—
Standard Cabin Seats41412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200—
Crew Rest—NoOptional
Jump Seat—YesYes
Max Cabin Seats—1619
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelTBM 960PW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower850——
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—672218250
No. of Engines—32
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)42.186.3103
Cabin Width (ft)47.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.756.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695—
Overall Height (ft)—26.125.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140195
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor