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Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑pilot/light business category, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers (up to 6 plus a pilot depending on configuration) with roughly 1,600–1,700 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, commonly seating around 10–13 passengers, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range, suited to intercontinental missions with more cabin space and baggage capability than light aircraft. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, ultra‑large‑cabin business jet, generally arranged for about 13–19 passengers, offering roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop global city pairs and the highest cruise comfort among the three fixed‑wing options. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter rather than an airplane; it prioritizes vertical access and offshore/utility capability, typically carrying around 16–19 passengers (or fewer in VIP layouts) with an approximate 450–500 nautical mile range, trading speed and range for point‑to‑point access without runways.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700AW189
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17307500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats41219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Max Cabin Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats41219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower8501983
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)42.1103
Cabin Width (ft)48.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.416.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85