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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop airplane, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel with a typical range around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles and seating generally for 4–6 passengers plus a pilot (up to about 6–7 seats depending on configuration). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter focused on utility and training, with much shorter range—roughly 250–350 nautical miles—and typically carries 4–5 people including the pilot. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and corporate/VIP missions, offering substantially greater cabin volume and payload; typical range is on the order of 450–550 nautical miles, with passenger seating commonly around 16–19 (or fewer in VIP layouts). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin‑engine helicopter in a similar offshore/transport class but bigger, often configured for about 19 passengers (and up to the low‑20s in some layouts), with typical range roughly 500–600 nautical miles.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats62121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats41919
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo
Min Crew112
Total Seats62121
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats41919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower85019832520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.8
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395775
Overall Height (ft)16.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140