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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance owner‑pilot category, typically carrying about 4 to 6 passengers in a pressurized cabin with range roughly in the 1,400–1,700 nautical mile class, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point regional trips. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, generally seating around 6 to 7 passengers (often up to 8–9 in some layouts) with a similar-to-slightly-longer regional range of about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, offering jet‑like cruise speeds with turboprop economics. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin trijet business jet, commonly configured for about 12 to 16 passengers, with intercontinental range around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles, suited to nonstop transoceanic missions and premium cabin comfort. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium‑lift twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and transport roles, typically carrying about 19 passengers, with far shorter range—generally a few hundred nautical miles (often around 400–600)—but with vertical takeoff/landing capability that fixed‑wing aircraft cannot match.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66—$ 19.79
Min Crew1212
Total Seats617821
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XAvanti EVOS-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064501530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64—$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083690037757417
Standard Cabin Seats414619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805—$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—16719
Cabin
Cockpit2322
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Min Crew1212
Total Seats617821
Galley LocationMIDFWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.29—
Standard Cabin Seats414619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920024000—
Crew Rest—No——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Max Cabin Seats—16719
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNo—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—39006600—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition36004000
Horsepower850—8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 28—
Thrust (lbs)—6722——
No. of Engines—321
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
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—775
Overall Height (ft)—26.113.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.33.5—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14035.2—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140