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.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 19 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | MID | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 9.3 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 23500 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | — | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 52.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 55.8 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 23 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — | 775 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |