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Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop airplanes aimed at owner‑pilots and short‑to‑medium business trips. The TBM 960 is typically the longer‑range, higher‑performance option, generally offering about 1,700+ nautical miles of range with seating commonly for four to six passengers plus a pilot depending on configuration. The M600 SLS is also a six‑seat class aircraft (including pilot) with a slightly shorter typical range around the 1,400–1,500 nautical mile class. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long‑range business jet in a different league: it’s designed for corporate shuttle and international missions, commonly flying roughly 3,900 nautical miles and usually seating about 12–14 passengers, with stand‑up cabin space and dedicated crew. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter optimized for utility, training, and local transport. It carries a pilot plus up to four passengers and has a much shorter range, typically a few hundred nautical miles, reflecting rotorcraft mission profiles rather than cross‑country efficiency.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082200
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats65
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats44
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Overall Height (ft)11.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20