Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66
The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane (fixed‑wing) optimized for fast cross‑country travel. It typically carries a pilot plus up to five passengers (six seats total), and it offers by far the longest range of the group, commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on power setting and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at utility and training roles. It generally seats five (pilot plus four), and its range is usually in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, roughly about 300–400 nm. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine turbine helicopter oriented to public service, corporate, and EMS-type missions. It commonly seats a pilot plus up to seven passengers (about eight seats total in typical configurations), and its range is also typically a few hundred nautical miles, often around 300–400+ nm depending on tanks and payload. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine helicopter commonly configured for five seats (pilot plus four), with range generally around 300–350 nm.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Galley Location | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 35.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 |