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Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast owner-operator and short business trips, offering roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range with typical loads and usually seating about 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 depending on configuration). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on utility and training roles; it carries about 4–5 people total and has a much shorter range, roughly a few hundred nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine business jet designed for corporate and charter use, combining jet speed with good runway flexibility; it typically carries about 6–10 passengers and has about 2,000 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine medium-lift helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP missions; it commonly seats around 12–19 passengers and offers medium helicopter range, often on the order of 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290866807417
Standard Cabin Seats4619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—1019
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3—
Standard Cabin Seats4619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Cargo Door—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1019
Lavatory Location—FWD—
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
No. of Engines—21
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
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—775
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Overall Height (ft)—17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—90—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140