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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility and short/rough-field work. It typically offers the greatest practical cabin flexibility and can carry the most people, commonly up to about 9 passengers (plus pilot), with a moderate range that varies heavily with payload. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast personal and business travel. It carries fewer passengers, generally around 4–6 plus pilot, but delivers long range for its class (often roughly 1,400–1,700 nm) and very high cruise speed. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a small business aircraft. It usually seats about 6–8 passengers and combines jet‑like cabin comfort with strong speed, while offering a solid mid‑to‑long range profile (commonly around 1,300–1,700 nm). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business category with advanced automation. It typically seats about 4–5 plus pilot and provides good range (often around 1,000–1,400 nm), but is less utility‑oriented than the Caravan and generally less fast/range‑focused than the TBM.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837752200
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats685
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.6
Standard Cabin Seats464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400012600
Max Cabin Seats7
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350036003600
Horsepower850850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.147.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)46.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.912.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Overall Height (ft)13.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220