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Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category. It typically carries 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats depending on configuration) and offers long turboprop legs, roughly on the order of 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, making it efficient for small groups and shorter runways. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet. It is built for higher passenger counts and comfort, typically around 10–14 passengers, and has transcontinental capability of roughly 3,700–3,900 nautical miles, suited to longer nonstop missions. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin helicopter, generally used for offshore, utility, and VIP transport. Capacity varies widely, but it commonly carries around 12–16 passengers, with range typically in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often roughly 450–500+ nm depending on fit and reserves), trading speed and range for vertical access. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft. It generally seats about 6–8 passengers and offers range commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, combining turboprop economics with high cruise speed.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew111
Total Seats6218
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775
Standard Cabin Seats4196
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats197
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats6218
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats4196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Seats197
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)350040003600
Horsepower8501983850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.847.3
Wingspan (ft)42.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)46.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Overall Height (ft)16.613.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2