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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal and owner‑pilot category. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers (up to around 6 in the cabin, depending on layout) and offers roughly 1,700 to 1,800 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to efficient regional and mid‑distance trips. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatile operations, including shorter and semi‑prepared runways. It generally accommodates about 6 to 8 passengers (up to around 10 in some configurations) with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles, positioning it above the TBM for speed and cabin flexibility while remaining in the light‑jet class. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet aimed at intercontinental missions. It commonly seats about 12 to 16 passengers and can fly roughly 6,400 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs far beyond the TBM or PC‑24. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium helicopter for offshore, utility, and VIP transport, usually carrying about 12 to 19 passengers with a range on the order of 500 to 600 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over long-range cruise.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew1212
Total Seats617621
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XPC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064502076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083690066807417
Standard Cabin Seats414619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—161019
Cabin
Cockpit2322
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew1212
Total Seats617621
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.29.3—
Standard Cabin Seats414619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920023500—
Crew Rest—NoNo—
Jump Seat—YesNo—
Max Cabin Seats—161019
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyOptional Refreshment Center—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900——
Cargo Door——Yes—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition50004000
Horsepower850——2520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)—67223435—
No. of Engines—321
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.252.2—
Wingspan (ft)42.186.355.8—
Cabin Width (ft)47.75.6—
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25.1—
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.723—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695—775
Overall Height (ft)—26.117.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.33.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.217—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14090—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140