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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).

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