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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal and owner‑flown business category. It typically offers roughly 900–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on power settings, payload, and reserves, and it is usually configured for one pilot plus up to five passengers (about six seats total). The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at utility, training, and light corporate missions. Its range is much shorter than the fixed‑wing turboprops, commonly on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (around 300–400 nm), and cabin capacity is generally one pilot plus four passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft positioned closer to light executive transport. It typically provides about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and commonly seats one or two pilots with six to seven passengers (often eight to nine occupants total depending on configuration). Overall, the TBM 960 emphasizes speed and efficiency for small groups, the 480B prioritizes vertical lift and access over distance, and the Avanti EVO targets larger cabin capacity and twin‑engine redundancy for longer business trips.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Seats7
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
No. of Engines2
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.3
Wingspan (ft)42.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)46.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Overall Height (ft)13.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2