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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for short‑to‑medium regional hops, with roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on load and fit, and commonly seats about 9–14 passengers in commuter layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast personal or business travel, offering about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and usually carrying 4–6 passengers in a premium cabin (up to around 7–8 including crew, depending on configuration). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, built for intercontinental missions of about 7,500 nautical miles, with typical executive seating around 12–16 passengers and high‑density layouts reaching roughly 19. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter for offshore and SAR/utility roles, with typical range around 450–500 nautical miles and seating commonly 16–19 passengers (up to about 19).

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 15.57
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700AW189
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17307500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908——
Standard Cabin Seats41219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Max Cabin Seats—1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo——
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2——
Standard Cabin Seats41219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390——
Crew Rest—Optional—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1919
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower850—1983
Flat RatingISA + 49——
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
No. of Engines—22
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)42.1103—
Cabin Width (ft)48.2—
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25—
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.9—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123—395
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Overall Height (ft)—25.416.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—195—
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85