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Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best suited to owner‑pilots and small teams needing efficient point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers in a pressurized cabin and offers roughly 1,700 nautical miles of range (depending on load, winds, and reserves), making it practical for regional and some transcontinental trips with a stop. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range ultra‑large business jet designed for intercontinental missions and maximum cabin comfort. It commonly seats about 12 to 19 passengers in executive layouts and can fly roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop routes such as New York to Dubai or London to Singapore under favorable conditions. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility roles, trading speed and range for vertical lift and access to remote sites. It typically carries around 16 to 19 passengers and has an approximate range near 450 to 500 nautical miles, varying with mission equipment and payload.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700AW189
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17307500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats41219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Max Cabin Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats41219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower8501983
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)42.1103
Cabin Width (ft)48.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.416.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85