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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional transport and special missions. It carries about 9 to 14 passengers depending on configuration and has a range roughly in the 800–1,000 nautical mile class. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft, usually seating about 4 to 6 passengers in comfort (up to around 8 in higher‑density layouts) with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet in the large‑cabin category, commonly accommodating about 12 to 16 passengers and capable of approximately 6,400–6,450 nautical miles, suited to intercontinental missions. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a twin‑engine medium/large helicopter used for offshore and VIP transport; it typically carries about 12 to 19 passengers and has a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew122
Total Seats61721
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XS-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908369007417
Standard Cabin Seats41419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—1619
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew122
Total Seats61721
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2—
Standard Cabin Seats41419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1619
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—6722—
No. of Engines—31
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
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)1231695775
Overall Height (ft)—26.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140