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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 RulesIFRIFR
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)29087417
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 Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo
Min Crew142
Total Seats61621
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats41219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)123775
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140