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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑pilot/short‑haul business category, typically carrying about four to six passengers plus a pilot, with range suited to regional trips (roughly around 1,500+ nm depending on reserves and payload). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a fast business turboprop, generally seating six to seven passengers, and offers a similar regional-to-medium range profile (often around 1,400–1,800 nm depending on configuration). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet designed for intercontinental missions, usually accommodating eight to fourteen passengers in a large cabin, with range on the order of about 6,000+ nm. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter for utility and short executive hops, typically carrying four passengers plus a pilot, with a much shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft (roughly a few hundred nautical miles), trading speed and distance for vertical access and point‑to‑point flexibility.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew121
Total Seats6178
Flight RulesIFRIFR
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 Seats167
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 RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats167
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines32
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