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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short, rugged missions. It typically carries about 9 passengers (up to roughly 14 in high‑density commuter layouts) and offers moderate range, commonly around 900–1,200 nm depending on load and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot/business use; it generally seats 4–6 passengers plus a pilot and has longer range, roughly 1,400–1,700 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light twin‑engine business jet designed for flexibility, including operation from shorter runways; it typically carries 6–10 passengers and has transcontinental‑class capability, about 1,700–2,000+ nm depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it commonly seats around 12–19 passengers (higher in utility layouts) with shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft, often about 450–600 nm, varying with payload and reserves.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290866807417
Standard Cabin Seats4619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—1019
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3—
Standard Cabin Seats4619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Cargo Door—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1019
Lavatory Location—FWD—
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
No. of Engines—21
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.2—
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8—
Cabin Width (ft)45.6—
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1—
Cabin Length (ft)13.423—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123—775
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Overall Height (ft)—17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—90—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140