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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the high‑performance personal/corporate category, offering long cross‑country capability (roughly 1,400–1,700 nm depending on payload and reserves) and typically carrying 1 pilot plus about 4 passengers in comfort (up to around 6 occupants total, configuration dependent). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at utility, training, and personal use; its range is much shorter than the TBM’s (on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, commonly around 300–400 nm) and it generally seats about 5 occupants including the pilot. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with about 7,500 nm class range and a high passenger capacity for a corporate jet, often configured for roughly 12–19 passengers (with a certified maximum typically higher depending on layout). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter positioned for private, training, and light utility roles; it typically carries 1 pilot plus 3–4 passengers (up to 5 seats total) with range also in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, commonly around 300–350 nm.

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