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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short, rugged operations; it typically carries about 9 passengers and offers roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business category, usually seating 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to about 6–7 total seats) with an approximate 1,400–1,700 nautical mile range. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for longer missions and higher comfort; it commonly accommodates 10–14 passengers (up to around 13–16 depending on layout) and flies about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport and VIP/utility roles; it typically seats around 12–19 passengers and has a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, range and cabin capacity increase markedly from Caravan to TBM to Legacy, while the S‑92 trades speed and range for vertical‑lift access and mission flexibility.

SpecDaher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)123775
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140