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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, typically used for fast owner‑flown or small‑team travel. It generally carries about 4–6 passengers (up to 6 in the cabin) and offers roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range, depending on load and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range trijet business jet in a different class, commonly configured for about 8–14 passengers and capable of around 6,400 nautical miles, making it suited to intercontinental missions with a full cabin. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter, usually accommodating about 4 passengers plus a pilot (around 5 seats total) with a typical range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles, aimed at short regional hops and utility missions. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter, often arranged for about 4–6 passengers plus pilots (up to roughly 7–8 seats depending on layout) with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles, emphasizing short‑haul passenger, law‑enforcement, or corporate shuttle roles.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew12
Total Seats617
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameTBM 9608X
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290836900
Standard Cabin Seats414
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
Max Cabin Seats16
Cabin
Cockpit23
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12
Total Seats617
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2
Standard Cabin Seats414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307D
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines3
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)1231695
Overall Height (ft)26.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140