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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for short‑to‑medium regional flying; it generally offers roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on load and carries about 9–14 passengers in commuter configurations. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast personal and business travel; it trades cabin volume for speed and efficiency, usually seating around 4–6 passengers with a typical range near 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long‑range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions; it commonly seats about 12–14 passengers and is typically quoted around 3,900 nautical miles of range. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at utility, training, and short‑hop transport; it carries about 4–5 occupants and has a comparatively short range, commonly a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 250–350), depending on reserves and conditions.

SpecDaher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBM
Aircraft NameTBM 960
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYes
ModelTBM 960
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 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