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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane positioned in the high‑performance personal and owner‑flown business category. It is typically used for fast regional trips with an IFR range on the order of roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries 4–6 passengers plus a pilot in a 6‑seat cabin configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, oriented toward utility, training, and light corporate missions. Compared with the fixed‑wing aircraft here, its range is much shorter, generally a few hundred nautical miles, and it usually accommodates about 4–5 occupants including the pilot, emphasizing vertical access over speed and distance. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for corporate and charter operations, including operation from shorter or less‑prepared runways. It offers transcontinental‑style legs for the segment, typically around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on loading, and it can be configured for about 6–10 passengers plus crew, with more cabin volume and baggage capability than the TBM 960 and far more than the 480B.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop—
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29086680
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats—10
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew Rest—No
Jump Seat—No
Cargo Door—Yes
Max Cabin Seats—10
Lavatory Location—FWD
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower850—
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—3435
No. of Engines—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)45.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.423
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)—17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—90