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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft typically used for regional transport and cargo; it offers moderate range (roughly 900–1,200 nm depending on load) and usually carries about 9–14 occupants in commuter layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft focused on speed and efficiency; it generally has similar or slightly longer range (about 1,200–1,700 nm) but far fewer seats, commonly 4–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and utility roles; it has much shorter range (around 250–350 nm) and typically carries 4–5 people. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore and SAR/transport missions; it has longer helicopter range (about 400–550 nm) and much higher capacity, commonly 12–19 passengers (and up to around 20+ in some configurations).

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