Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft in the “workhorse” category, optimized for hauling people and cargo into shorter or unimproved strips. It typically carries the most passengers of this group, commonly up to about 9 in commuter/seating configurations, and offers solid medium range generally on the order of roughly 900–1,200 nm depending on load and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance, pressurized single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate category. It trades passenger count for speed and efficiency, usually seating around 4–6, with long range often around roughly 1,400–1,700 nm. The Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter, best viewed as a short‑range, low‑capacity rotary‑wing platform for access and hover capability rather than point‑to‑point efficiency. It typically carries about 4–5 and has comparatively short range, commonly a few hundred nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as an owner‑flown personal aircraft, typically 4–6 seats, with range generally around roughly 1,200–1,500 nm.