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Daher Tbm 940 vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite

The Daher TBM 940 and the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite sit in different aircraft categories and are optimized for different missions. The TBM 940 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, typically favored for efficient point‑to‑point travel into shorter or more remote runways while maintaining strong cruise capability. The HondaJet Elite is a light business jet, aimed at jet speed and cabin comfort for short-to-medium business trips, generally operating from conventional business airports. In range, the TBM 940 typically offers a longer maximum range than the HondaJet Elite, making it better suited to longer nonstop legs when flown with conservative fuel reserves and typical cruise settings. The HondaJet Elite’s range is shorter on paper, but it provides the advantages of jet operations and higher cruise speeds on many real-world routes. For passenger capacity, both are commonly flown with one pilot, but their cabins differ. The TBM 940 generally seats up to about six occupants total, while the HondaJet Elite typically accommodates up to about six as well, often with a more “jet-like” cabin layout suited to business travel.

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