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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short, rugged strips; it typically carries about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and has a moderate range on the order of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑pilot/business category; it generally seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 including pilot, depending on layout) and offers longer range, commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business aircraft; it usually accommodates about 12–16 passengers (with higher maximums in dense layouts) and has intercontinental range around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter; it typically carries about 6–8 passengers and has a shorter range, commonly a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–400), optimized for regional, urban, and mission utility rather than long-distance travel.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew12
Total Seats617
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameTBM 9608X
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290836900
Standard Cabin Seats414
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
Max Cabin Seats16
Cabin
Cockpit23
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12
Total Seats617
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2
Standard Cabin Seats414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307D
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines3
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.2
Wingspan (ft)42.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)47.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695
Overall Height (ft)26.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140