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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft typically used for short to medium regional legs; it trades speed and comfort for simplicity and rough‑field capability, with a practical range on the order of roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles and seating commonly around 9 passengers (up to about 14–15 in high‑density commuter layouts). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑pilot/business category, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel; it generally carries about 4–6 passengers in executive comfort with an approximate range near 1,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental missions; it typically carries around 12–16 passengers (with higher maximums possible) and offers roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, government, and VIP transport; it commonly seats about 19 passengers and has a range around 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over distance.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 19.79
Min Crew142
Total Seats61621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17307500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908—7417
Standard Cabin Seats41219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo——
Min Crew142
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 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49——
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
No. of Engines—21
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.9—
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—775
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Overall Height (ft)—25.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—195—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140