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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the high‑performance personal/corporate category, typically carrying 4 to 6 passengers (up to about 6 plus pilot, depending on configuration) and offering roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet, larger and faster, commonly seating 6 to 8 passengers (with flexible layouts) and delivering about 2,000 nautical miles of range, making it better suited to longer trips and more cabin/baggage demand. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine light helicopter focused on utility, training, and short‑haul missions; it generally carries 4 to 5 occupants and has a comparatively short range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and utility transport; it carries far more people—often around 16 to 19 passengers in typical transport layouts—and has a range generally in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, prioritizing lift and mission capability over long-distance cruise.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats6216
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189PC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908—6680
Standard Cabin Seats4196
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats—1910
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo—1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats6216
Galley LocationMID—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2—9.3
Standard Cabin Seats4196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390—23500
Max Cabin Seats—1910
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Horsepower8501983—
Flat RatingISA + 49—ISA + 23
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
No. of Engines—22
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.852.2
Wingspan (ft)42.1—55.8
Cabin Width (ft)4—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.1—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4—23
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395—
Overall Height (ft)—16.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90