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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.

SpecDaher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBM
Aircraft NameTBM 960
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYes
ModelTBM 960
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 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