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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal and owner‑pilot category. It typically carries about 4–6 passengers (up to 6 plus a pilot, depending on layout) and offers roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to fast regional trips and smaller airports. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental missions. It commonly seats around 12–16 passengers (with higher-density options) and delivers about 6,400–6,450 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstops such as North America to Europe or deep transoceanic routes. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter for short‑range utility, corporate, or EMS-style missions. It generally carries 1–7 occupants total (often 5–6 passengers plus pilot) with a range on the order of about 300–400 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over distance. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between personal turboprops and light jets. It typically seats 6–8 passengers and offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range, combining cabin comfort with efficient medium‑range cruising.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66—
Min Crew121
Total Seats6178
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XAvanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908369003775
Standard Cabin Seats4146
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats—167
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew121
Total Seats6178
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.29
Standard Cabin Seats4146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920024000
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—167
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower850—850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)—6722—
No. of Engines—32
Fuel Burn (gph)——100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.247.3
Wingspan (ft)42.186.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)47.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.714.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695—
Overall Height (ft)—26.113.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14035.2