Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop airplane, typically used for fast owner‑operator travel. It generally offers the longest range of the three—roughly on the order of 1,500+ nautical miles depending on power settings and payload—and commonly seats up to six occupants (pilot plus up to five passengers, with baggage constraints). The Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter oriented toward utility, training, and short-to-medium trips with vertical‑lift flexibility. Its practical range is much shorter than the TBM’s, commonly a few hundred nautical miles, and it is usually configured for about five seats total (pilot plus up to four passengers), again depending on weight and fuel. The Robinson R66 is also a turbine helicopter and is often positioned as a lighter, simpler, and typically lower‑cost option than the 480B. Range is similarly in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, and seating is generally five total (pilot plus up to four passengers). Overall, the TBM 960 leads on range and cruise travel efficiency, while the helicopters trade range for VTOL access and hover capability.