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).
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID | — | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 9 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — | 165 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 20 |