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

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal and small business aircraft category. It is typically used for owner‑pilot or light corporate missions, carrying about 4 to 6 passengers in a pressurized cabin, with a range on the order of roughly 1,500 to 1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet in the large‑cabin/ultra‑long‑range category. It is designed for intercontinental travel, commonly seating 12 to 16 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible), and offers a range of about 6,450 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a twin‑engine medium/heavy helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and VIP or utility roles. It typically carries around 12 to 19 passengers, and its range is much shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft, generally around 500 to 600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves.

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