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Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged utility turboprop aimed at short, unimproved strips; it typically carries about 9–10 occupants (including pilot) and offers a moderate range roughly in the 1,000–1,200 nautical mile class, prioritizing payload and rough-field flexibility over speed. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop positioned as a fast owner-flown or small corporate aircraft; it generally seats up to about 6 passengers (often 4–6 in comfort) and reaches roughly 1,500+ nautical miles, trading cabin size for efficiency and cruise speed. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet designed for short-to-mid-range business missions, typically seating 6–8 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, emphasizing higher cruise speed and jet comfort. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet with a larger cabin and exceptional runway flexibility for a jet; it commonly carries 6–10 passengers depending on configuration and has a range in the roughly 2,000+ nautical mile bracket, combining near-midsize cabin utility with access to shorter runways than most jets.

SpecDaher TBM 960Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats6106
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960Phenom 300EPC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290869146680
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats1010
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats696
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.49.3
Standard Cabin Seats476
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902556023500
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960Canada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350050005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)33603435
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.351.252.2
Wingspan (ft)42.152.1655.8
Cabin Width (ft)45.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.417.223
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)16.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.817
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090