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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category, typically carrying about four to six passengers in addition to the pilot and offering roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Enstrom 480B is a light turbine helicopter aimed at utility and personal missions; it usually seats up to five occupants including the pilot, with a much shorter range generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, designed for high passenger comfort and capacity, commonly configured for around 10–19 passengers (with higher maximums possible), and capable of approximately 7,500 nautical miles of range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft positioned between the TBM and large jets, typically seating six to eight passengers, with range commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. Overall, the G700 leads on range and cabin capacity, the Avanti EVO and TBM 960 trade jet‑like speed for turboprop efficiency, and the 480B prioritizes vertical access over distance.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew141
Total Seats6168
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173075001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775
Standard Cabin Seats4126
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats197
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew141
Total Seats6168
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats4126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition3600
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)42.110347.1
Cabin Width (ft)48.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.914.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.413.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5