Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business aircraft category, best suited to owner-operators. It typically carries about 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to 6) and offers roughly 1,700–1,800 nm of range depending on reserves and power settings. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a fast, efficient business aircraft. It commonly seats 6–7 passengers (up to about 9 in some configurations) with an approximate range around 1,700–1,900 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet emphasizing versatility and short/rough-field access. It usually accommodates 6–8 passengers (up to about 10) and delivers about 2,000 nm of range. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet aimed at corporate and charter missions. It typically carries 12–14 passengers (up to about 19) and offers approximately 3,900 nm of range, substantially more capacity and range than the turboprops and the PC‑24.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 3775 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 10 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | MID | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 9 | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 24000 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 10 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |