Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop airplanes, while the Enstrom 480B and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are turbine helicopters. In range, the TBM 960 is typically the longest‑legged of the group, commonly flown around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions. The Piper M600 SLS is also long‑range but generally shorter than the TBM, commonly around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles. The helicopters trade speed and range for vertical lift and access: the MD 902 Explorer generally offers a few hundred nautical miles of practical range (often roughly 300–500 nm), while the Enstrom 480B is usually in a similar band (often about 300–400 nm), mission dependent. For passenger capacity, both turboprops are commonly configured for a pilot plus five passengers (six seats total). The Enstrom 480B is typically arranged for a pilot plus four passengers (about five seats). The MD 902 Explorer is commonly configured for a pilot plus four to seven passengers, with typical layouts around six to eight seats depending on mission equipment and interior.