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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast owner‑pilot travel. It typically carries about four to six passengers (up to six seats plus a pilot) and offers a long range for its class, roughly around 1,000–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter built for utility, training, and short regional hops; it generally seats up to five (including the pilot) and has a comparatively short range, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions; it carries far more people in comfort—often 10–19 passengers in typical executive layouts—and can fly roughly 7,000+ nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter focused on public safety and corporate/utility roles; it usually seats about eight to ten including the pilot(s), and its range is also in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, well below fixed‑wing business aircraft.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew14
Total Seats616
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)17307500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats412
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew14
Total Seats616
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.9
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
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195