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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category. It typically carries about 4–6 passengers (depending on seating layout and fuel) and offers roughly 1,400–1,700 nm of range, making it strong for efficient regional point‑to‑point trips with one pilot. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter oriented to utility, training, and short‑range transport. It generally seats up to 4 (including the pilot) and has a much shorter practical range, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, suited to local missions rather than city‑to‑city travel. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for speed and cabin comfort. It commonly seats around 6–8 passengers and delivers about 1,500–1,800 nm of range, competing with light jets on cruise efficiency. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet with rugged, versatile operations. It typically carries about 6–10 passengers (depending on configuration) and reaches roughly 1,800–2,000+ nm, with the most capacity and jet performance of this group.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837756680
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.299.3
Standard Cabin Seats466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400023500
Max Cabin Seats710
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.147.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)46.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.923
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Overall Height (ft)13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17