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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑pilot category, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers (with seating that can be configured up to around 6 plus pilot) and offers roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on load, reserves, and cruise profile. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business jet aimed at intercontinental missions. It commonly seats about 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts and provides approximately 6,450 nautical miles of range, enabling true nonstop long‑haul city pairs. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to short‑range utility, training, and local transport. It generally seats up to 5 occupants total (pilot plus four passengers) and has a range on the order of about 300 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operations from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It typically seats about 6 to 10 passengers and offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew121
Total Seats6176
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XPC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908369006680
Standard Cabin Seats4146
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats1610
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew121
Total Seats6176
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats4146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920023500
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Max Cabin Seats1610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.252.2
Wingspan (ft)42.186.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)47.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.723
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695
Overall Height (ft)26.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor