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Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 940

The Cessna Citation M2 is a light business jet, while the Daher TBM 910 and TBM 940 are high-performance single‑engine turboprop aircraft. In typical use, the Citation M2 is geared toward faster, higher-altitude jet travel with airline-like cabin comfort for short to mid-length business trips, whereas the TBM 910/940 emphasize efficiency, shorter-field access, and strong speed for a turboprop, often with lower operating costs. On range, both TBM models generally offer longer legs than the Citation M2 in real-world planning, with the TBM 940 typically matching or slightly improving on the TBM 910 depending on configuration and mission profile. The Citation M2’s range is solid for regional routes but is usually more limited than the TBMs for nonstop distance. On passenger capacity, the Citation M2 is typically arranged for around six to seven passengers plus one or two pilots, while TBM 910 and TBM 940 cabins commonly seat up to six occupants total (often flown single-pilot), with seating and comfort optimized for fewer passengers over longer segments.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 910Daher TBM 940
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.25
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMDaher TBM
Aircraft NameM2TBM 910TBM 940
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140017301730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)381029082908
Standard Cabin Seats644
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 744$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,250,000$4,450,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo
Min Crew111
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats866
Max Cabin Seats7
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.26.2
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats644
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)220271439014390
Galley LocationMIDMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21PT6A-66DPT6A-66D
TBO (hrs)350035003500
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)1965
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Fuel Capacity (gal)492291291
Horsepower850850
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.635.335.3
Wingspan (ft)47.342.142.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.844
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)1113.413.4
Overall Height (ft)1414.314.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3030