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Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, optimized for owner‑pilot or small executive missions. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers (up to around 6 usable seats in many layouts) and offers roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on reserves, load, and conditions, making it best for regional point‑to‑point travel with efficient operating costs. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for higher passenger counts and intercity/international legs. It commonly seats about 13 passengers (with maximum configurations higher) and has about 3,900 nautical miles of range, making it the clear choice here for long nonstop routes and cabin comfort. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin helicopter focused on offshore and utility/passenger transport. It typically carries around 16 to 19 passengers and has a range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over distance. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin helicopter, also strong in offshore/VIP roles, typically carrying about 19 passengers with a similar roughly 500‑nautical‑mile class range, trading speed and runway independence against the fixed‑wing aircraft’s longer reach.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats62121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats41919
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo
Min Crew112
Total Seats62121
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats41919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower85019832520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.8
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395775
Overall Height (ft)16.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140