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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business aircraft category, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers (up to around 6–7 seats depending on layout) with a range on the order of roughly 1,600–1,700 nautical miles, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point regional travel and access to shorter runways. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, generally configured for about 12–16 passengers, with intercontinental capability around 6,400–6,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet positioned above the 8X in cabin volume, commonly seating about 13–19 passengers, with range typically quoted around 7,500 nautical miles for nonstop global city pairs. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and executive/VIP missions; it usually carries about 12–19 passengers in airline/offshore layouts (VIP varies) with practical range roughly 500–600 nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical lift and remote access.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66—$ 19.79
Min Crew1242
Total Seats6171621
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XG700S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064507500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64—$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290836900—7417
Standard Cabin Seats4141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805—$ 3,068
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 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—161919
Cabin
Cockpit2322
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew1242
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 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Horsepower850——2520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17——
Thrust (lbs)—672218250—
No. of Engines—321
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.2109.9—
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—775
Overall Height (ft)—26.125.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140195—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140