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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)29086680
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 Seats1910
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats6216
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats4196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Max Cabin Seats1910
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Horsepower8501983
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines22
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.852.2
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)45.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.423
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