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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best suited to owner‑pilots and efficient regional travel. It typically carries about 4–6 passengers in a pressurized cabin and offers roughly 1,000–1,700 nm of range depending on payload and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range trijet business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It generally seats 12–16 passengers (with higher-density options) and provides about 6,400 nm of range, enabling nonstop city pairs that smaller jets cannot. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet (based on the ERJ platform), positioned below the 8X in range but strong in cabin volume for its class. It typically accommodates 10–14 passengers and offers around 3,900–4,000 nm of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, executive, and utility roles. Passenger capacity is commonly in the high‑teens (often around 18–19), with a typical range on the order of 500–600 nm, trading speed and range for vertical lift and access to remote or confined sites.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew122
Total Seats61721
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XS-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908369007417
Standard Cabin Seats41419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats1619
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew122
Total Seats61721
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2
Standard Cabin Seats41419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.2
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)1231695775
Overall Height (ft)26.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140