Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category. It is optimized for owner‑pilots and typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers in a pressurized cabin, with range in the roughly 1,500‑nautical‑mile class depending on loading and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, suited to utility, training, and short‑haul corporate missions. It generally carries up to 4 passengers plus a pilot (around 5 seats total), with a much shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft here, commonly on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically seats 10 to 19 passengers in airline‑style comfort (with higher maximum configurations possible) and offers range around 7,000+ nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet aimed at flexible business and special‑mission use, including operations from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It commonly carries 6 to 10 passengers and has transcontinental range in the roughly 2,000‑nautical‑mile class.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | G700 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 10 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 16 | 6 |
| Galley Location | MID | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | — | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | — | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 103 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |