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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are high-performance single‑engine turboprop airplanes best suited to owner‑pilots and small parties. Both typically carry about 4 to 6 passengers (up to 6 seats total depending on configuration) and offer ranges around the 1,000–1,700 nautical mile class, with the TBM 960 generally reaching farther and faster than the M600 SLS. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin trijet business jet aimed at intercontinental missions. It typically accommodates about 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts (with higher maximums possible), and its range is roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, far exceeding the turboprops and enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light utility helicopter focused on short‑range, point‑to‑point access and vertical lift. It commonly carries 1–2 pilots plus about 4–6 passengers, with practical ranges generally a few hundred nautical miles, well below fixed‑wing aircraft but with superior access to confined or unimproved landing sites.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew121
Total Seats6176
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908369002200
Standard Cabin Seats4144
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats16
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew121
Total Seats6175
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats4144
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.229.7
Wingspan (ft)42.186.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)47.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.24
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.712.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695165
Overall Height (ft)26.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020