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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane best suited to fast, efficient owner‑operation and short business trips. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers in addition to the pilot and offers roughly 1,000 to 1,700 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter optimized for short-range utility and training missions. It generally carries 3 to 4 passengers plus a pilot and has a much shorter range, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 200 to 350). The Gulfstream G700 is a large‑cabin, long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It can be configured for about 10 to 19 passengers, with a maximum certified capacity higher, and its range is about 7,500 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport and SAR/utility roles. It commonly carries around 12 to 16 passengers (higher in dense seating) and typically provides several hundred nautical miles of range, often roughly 450 to 500 depending on configuration.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 15.57
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
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 Seats—1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo——
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2——
Standard Cabin Seats41219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390——
Crew Rest—Optional—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1919
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower850—1983
Flat RatingISA + 49——
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
No. of Engines—22
Fuel Type——JetFuel
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)123—395
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