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Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the high‑performance personal/business category, typically carrying about 4 to 6 passengers (up to 7 seats including crew configuration) with roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on load and conditions. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, usually accommodating about 8 to 14 passengers in typical executive layouts, with intercontinental range around 6,400 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, generally configured for about 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a range on the order of 300–350 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles, commonly carrying around 12 to 19 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment, with a typical range roughly 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, the Falcon 8X dominates on range and cabin size among airplanes, while the S‑92 carries more people than the R66 and offers greater helicopter range and capability than light rotorcraft.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew122
Total Seats61721
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XS-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908369007417
Standard Cabin Seats41419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—1619
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew122
Total Seats61721
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2—
Standard Cabin Seats41419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1619
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—6722—
No. of Engines—31
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.2—
Wingspan (ft)42.186.3—
Cabin Width (ft)47.7—
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.2—
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.7—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695775
Overall Height (ft)—26.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140