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Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite

The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine personal jet aimed at owner‑pilots who want jet speed with simplified systems and lower operating complexity; it typically carries four to five passengers plus a pilot (up to seven seats in some layouts) and offers a moderate IFR range of roughly about 1,200 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 940 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop positioned as a fast, efficient cross‑country aircraft; it generally seats up to six passengers plus a pilot and, with its turboprop efficiency, tends to deliver the longest range of the three at roughly about 1,700 nautical miles. The HondaJet Elite is a twin‑engine very light jet focused on short‑to‑midrange business trips and higher cruise comfort; it typically carries four to five passengers plus a pilot (up to six seats including belted lav depending on configuration) and offers an IFR range around about 1,200–1,400 nautical miles. Overall, the TBM 940 leads on range and payload flexibility, while the Vision Jet G2 and HondaJet Elite compete more directly on jet mission profiles and cabin experience.

SpecDaher TBM 940Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.73
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameTBM 940HondaJet Elite
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301495
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.68
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083432
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,135
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 5,400,000
Max Cabin Seats6
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.28.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreGalley
Standard Cabin Seats44
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023060
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Max Cabin Seats6
Lavatory LocationAFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A-66DHF120-H1A
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 10
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)291439
Thrust (lbs)2050
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.342.7
Wingspan (ft)42.139.8
Cabin Width (ft)45
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.1
Overall Height (ft)14.314.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)10.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)66