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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane, best suited to fast, point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries one pilot plus up to five passengers (six seats total) and offers the longest range of the group at roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter oriented toward training, utility, and short hops. It generally carries a pilot plus three to four passengers (about five seats total) and has a comparatively short range, commonly around 300–400 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter designed for police, EMS, and corporate utility missions. It usually seats one or two pilots plus six to seven passengers (about eight to nine seats total) with a typical range around 300–400 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine medium/heavy helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP/airline‑style shuttle. It carries two pilots plus roughly 19 passengers in standard layouts and ranges about 500–600 nautical miles.

SpecDaher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)123775
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140