Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92
The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast owner‑pilot travel, typically carrying about 4 to 6 passengers in a pressurized cabin and offering roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on reserves and loading. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter suited to short‑range utility and training missions, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot with a practical range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned above the TBM in cabin size and corporate use, commonly seating 7 to 9 passengers and delivering about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport and SAR, carrying far more people than the others—often 19 passengers in typical configurations—with range generally around 500–600 nautical miles, varying with fuel tanks and mission equipment.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1530 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.94 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 3775 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 400 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 19 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 21 |
| Galley Location | MID | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 24000 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 19 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 47.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 47.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 5.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 14.9 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — | 775 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |