Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66
The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft in the high‑performance personal/utility category, typically carrying about four to six passengers (up to around six plus pilot depending on configuration) and offering long regional range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large, long‑range tri‑jet business jet designed for intercontinental missions, usually seating about eight to fourteen passengers, with a range around 6,000+ nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a piston‑engine light utility helicopter, commonly operated with one pilot and up to four passengers (about five seats total), and has a comparatively short range typically a few hundred nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a turbine light helicopter, generally configured for one pilot plus up to four passengers, with range also in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, often somewhat greater than many piston helicopters but far below fixed‑wing turboprops and business jets.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 17 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | 8X |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.64 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 16 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| Lavatory | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 17 |
| Galley Location | MID | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 10.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 29200 |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition |
| Horsepower | 850 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | — | 3 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 42.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | 1695 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 26.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |