Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Daher TBM 960 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized, turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at fast personal and business travel, while the Enstrom 480B and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are single‑engine helicopters focused on vertical‑lift utility, training, patrol, and short‑range transport. In range, the Avanti EVO and TBM 960 typically lead, with the Avanti generally offering roughly 1,700–1,900 nautical miles class capability and the TBM 960 around the 1,500–1,700 nautical miles class depending on reserves and profile. The MD 902 Explorer is usually in the mid‑300 to ~400 nautical mile class, and the Enstrom 480B is often similar or somewhat shorter, roughly in the ~300 nautical mile class depending on configuration. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 commonly seats a pilot plus up to five passengers (often six total seats), and the Avanti EVO is typically configured for six to seven passengers plus crew. The MD 902 Explorer usually carries a pilot plus up to seven passengers (about eight total seats), while the Enstrom 480B is generally a five‑seat helicopter (pilot plus four).