Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for short‑haul regional, cargo, and rugged-field operations. It offers short to medium range (roughly 900–1,200 nm depending on load) and generally carries about 9–14 occupants, commonly configured around 9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, positioned as a fast personal/corporate aircraft. Its range is longer than the Caravan (about 1,400–1,700 nm), with seating usually for 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 plus pilot depending on configuration). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft emphasizing speed and efficiency, often competing with light jets on cruise speed. It typically offers about 1,200–1,500 nm range and seats around 6–7 passengers in executive layouts. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet for long-range missions, substantially outclassing the others in range (about 3,900–4,000 nm) and cabin capacity, typically seating 10–13 passengers (up to around 14) with a dedicated flight crew.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 |