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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.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOS-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290837757417
Standard Cabin Seats4619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew112
Total Seats6821
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats4619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Seats719
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)350036004000
Horsepower8508502520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)123775
Overall Height (ft)13.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140