Cirrus Sr20 G6 vs Cirrus Sr22 G6 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Daher Tbm 960
The Cirrus SR20 G6, SR22 G6, and SR22T G6 are piston, single‑engine, fixed‑gear personal aircraft, while the Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft in a higher performance and price category. In passenger capacity, the SR20, SR22, and SR22T are typically configured for one pilot plus up to three passengers (four seats total), whereas the TBM 960 generally carries one pilot plus up to five passengers (typically six seats total, depending on configuration). For range, the SR20 G6 is the shortest‑leg option, suited to regional trips; the SR22 G6 extends that capability with longer legs; and the turbocharged SR22T G6 is optimized for higher‑altitude cruising and tends to provide the longest practical cross‑country capability among the Cirrus pistons. The TBM 960 offers substantially greater range than the SR series overall, enabling longer nonstop missions at higher cruise speeds, making it more comparable to entry‑level business aviation rather than high‑end personal piston travel.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Galley Location | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 35.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 |