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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane best suited to owner‑pilots and small parties. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers in a pressurized cabin and offers roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on reserves, speed, and loading. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for higher passenger counts and comfort on long missions. It commonly accommodates about 10 to 13 passengers and can fly roughly 3,900 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental routes and some intercontinental city pairs. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet aimed at global nonstop capability. It typically seats about 12 to 16 passengers and has about 6,450 nautical miles of range, enabling many intercontinental flights without refueling. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine helicopter focused on vertical‑lift missions rather than high‑speed point‑to‑point travel. It generally carries about 12 to 16 passengers (higher in some configurations) with an approximate 400–500 nautical mile range, prioritizing access to remote sites and offshore operations.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew121
Total Seats61721
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconLeonardo
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XAW189
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306450651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290836900—
Standard Cabin Seats41419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$2,413,000
Max Cabin Seats—1619
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew121
Total Seats61721
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2—
Standard Cabin Seats41419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1619
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower850—1983
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—6722—
No. of Engines—32
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.257.8
Wingspan (ft)42.186.3—
Cabin Width (ft)47.7—
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.2—
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.7—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695395
Overall Height (ft)—26.116.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140—
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85