Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92
The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the high‑performance personal/corporate category, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel with a typical practical range around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles and usually carrying 4–6 passengers in addition to the pilot depending on configuration and comfort preferences. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin trijet business jet, designed for intercontinental missions, with a range about 6,400 nautical miles and a typical passenger load around 8–14 (with higher-density layouts possible). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, utility, and personal missions, with a much shorter range commonly a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 200–350) and seating for up to 5 including the pilot. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine transport helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport, offering substantially greater payload and cabin volume than the Enstrom, with range commonly around 500–600 nautical miles and seating that varies widely by mission, often 12–19 passengers (and up to about 19 in typical transport layouts).
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 7.66 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | 8X | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 6450 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.94 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 36900 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 16 | 19 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 17 | 21 |
| Galley Location | MID | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 10.2 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 14 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 29200 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | PW307D | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | — | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 775 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 26.1 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |