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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop designed for owner‑pilots and short, efficient point‑to‑point travel. It is the smallest and simplest of the group, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers in a pressurized cabin, with a long‑leg range for its class of roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on conditions and payload. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range trijet business jet in the large‑cabin category, aimed at intercontinental missions. It generally seats around 12–16 passengers in typical layouts and offers approximately 5,900–6,450 nautical miles of range, configuration dependent. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet positioned above the 8X in cabin volume and top‑end capability. Typical seating is about 12–19 passengers, with range commonly cited around 7,000–7,500 nautical miles depending on variant and mission profile. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter optimized for offshore and utility/VIP roles rather than high‑altitude cruise. It typically carries about 16–19 passengers, with range on the order of ~450–500 nautical miles, varying with fuel and payload.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66—$ 15.57
Min Crew1241
Total Seats6171621
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XG700AW189
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064507500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64—$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290836900——
Standard Cabin Seats4141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805—$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Max Cabin Seats—161919
Cabin
Cockpit2322
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew1241
Total Seats6171621
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2——
Standard Cabin Seats4141219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200——
Crew Rest—NoOptional—
Jump Seat—YesYes—
Max Cabin Seats—161919
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900——
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelTBM 960PW307DPearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Horsepower850——1983
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17——
Thrust (lbs)—672218250—
No. of Engines—322
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.2109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)42.186.3103—
Cabin Width (ft)47.78.2—
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.26.25—
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.756.9—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695—395
Overall Height (ft)—26.125.416.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140195—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Rotor Diameter (ft)———48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———85