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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner‑pilots, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Dassault Falcon 8X are large‑cabin business jets designed for corporate/VIP missions. In range, the Piper M600 SLS is the shortest at roughly 1,600–1,700 nm, suited to regional trips. The TBM 960 stretches that concept with about 1,700–1,900 nm capability, offering faster point‑to‑point travel than the Piper while keeping operating complexity low. Stepping up to jets, the Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin aircraft around 3,900 nm, enabling intercontinental segments such as North America transcon routes with reserves. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet near 6,400–6,500 nm, built for true global nonstop city pairs. Passenger capacity follows a similar progression: the M600 SLS typically carries about 5–6 passengers, the TBM 960 about 4–6, the Legacy 650E commonly seats 13 (up to around 14), and the Falcon 8X is usually configured for roughly 12–16 passengers depending on layout.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew121
Total Seats6176
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908369002200
Standard Cabin Seats4144
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats16
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew121
Total Seats6175
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats4144
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.229.7
Wingspan (ft)42.186.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)47.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.24
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.712.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695165
Overall Height (ft)26.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020