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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplanes aimed at owner‑pilots and fast personal/business travel, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a larger, pressurized twin‑engine turboprop in the light business aircraft class designed for more corporate-style missions. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, typically used for utility, training, patrol, and short‑range passenger transport rather than point‑to‑point business travel at airplane speeds. On range, the TBM 960 and M600 SLS generally sit in the long‑range end of the single‑engine turboprop market, with the TBM typically reaching farther than the M600. The Avanti EVO offers business‑turboprop range comparable to or exceeding many singles while carrying more people at higher cruise speeds. The 480B’s practical range is much shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft and is more sensitive to payload and reserves. On passenger capacity, the TBM 960 and M600 SLS commonly seat up to about six occupants in typical configurations, the Avanti EVO usually accommodates more (often seven to nine), and the Enstrom 480B typically carries a small group (around four to five including the pilot).

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837752200
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats685
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.6
Standard Cabin Seats464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400012600
Max Cabin Seats7
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350036003600
Horsepower850850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.147.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)46.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.912.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Overall Height (ft)13.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220