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Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are both light jets, while the Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop. In range, the TBM 960 typically offers the longest legs at roughly 1,700 nautical miles, the Phenom 100EV is generally next at about 1,180 nautical miles, and the Citation M2 is similar but usually a bit shorter at around 1,150 nautical miles, depending on payload, winds, and reserves. For passenger capacity, the Citation M2 is commonly configured for about 6 passengers in the cabin (often flown with one pilot, sometimes two), the Phenom 100EV is typically arranged for 4 to 6 passengers (with some layouts accommodating up to 7 in tighter configurations), and the TBM 960 usually carries about 4 to 6 passengers in its pressurized cabin. Overall, the M2 and 100EV emphasize light‑jet speed and jet cabin experience, while the TBM 960 emphasizes efficient, longer-range mission capability with turboprop operating flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 960Embraer Phenom 100EV
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25$ 2.84
Min Crew111
Total Seats867
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMEmbraer
Aircraft NameM2TBM 960Phenom 100EV
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140017301,178
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.56$ 0.71
Max Cabin Seats77
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)381029083451
Standard Cabin Seats645
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 744$ 1,152
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330406
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,450,000$4,250,000
Flight RulesIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Flushing
Min Crew111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats866
Max Cabin Seats76
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.28.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats644
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)220271439021280
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21TBM 960PW617F1-E
TBO (hrs)350035003500
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 8
Thrust (lbs)19651730
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)516543
Fuel Capacity (gal)492
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.635.342.1
Wingspan (ft)47.342.140.4
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.845.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)1113.411
Overall Height (ft)1414.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.89
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4660
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10