Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers and offering roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range, depending on load and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, commonly configured for about 13 passengers and capable of roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, making it the clear leader here for capacity and range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at utility and corporate missions; it generally seats about 7–8 occupants and has far shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for business travel with short/rough‑field capability; it typically seats 6–10 passengers and offers about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range, sitting between the TBM 960 and Legacy 650E for both cabin size and reach.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Galley Location | MID | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 23 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 |