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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, best suited to owner‑pilots and short‑to‑medium missions, with roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range and typically 4–6 passengers in a small, pressurized cabin. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop positioned between turboprops and light jets in speed and comfort; it commonly carries about 6–8 passengers and offers around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, designed for intercontinental flying; it generally seats 12–16 passengers and is known for about 6,400 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the ultra‑long‑range, ultra‑large‑cabin end of the market, emphasizing space and nonstop global legs; it typically accommodates around 12–19 passengers with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range. In short, the TBM 960 and Avanti EVO prioritize efficiency and smaller groups, while the Falcon 8X and G700 target long‑haul, higher‑capacity executive travel.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66——
Min Crew1241
Total Seats617168
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XG700Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730645075001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64——
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290836900—3775
Standard Cabin Seats414126
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats—16197
Cabin
Cockpit2322
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing—No
Min Crew1241
Total Seats617168
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2—9
Standard Cabin Seats414126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200—24000
Crew Rest—NoOptional—
Jump Seat—YesYes—
Max Cabin Seats—16197
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—No
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—6600
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelTBM 960PW307DPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Horsepower850——850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17—ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)—672218250—
No. of Engines—322
Fuel Burn (gph)———100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.2109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)42.186.310347.1
Cabin Width (ft)47.78.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.26.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.756.914.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695——
Overall Height (ft)—26.125.413.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—3.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14019535.2
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—