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Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Daher TBM 960 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are both pressurized turboprop airplanes typically used for fast, efficient regional travel, while the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet for intercontinental missions, and the Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility transport where vertical access matters more than cruise speed. In category and mission, the TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop for owner-operators and small teams; the Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft emphasizing cabin comfort and jet-like cruise efficiency on medium routes; the G700 sits at the top end with a large cabin and long-haul capability; the AW189 is a rotorcraft intended for point-to-point access without runways. On range, the G700 is the clear leader at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, the TBM 960 and Avanti EVO are in the midrange around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, and the AW189 is shorter, commonly around 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. Typical passenger capacity is about 4–6 in a TBM 960, about 6–8 in an Avanti EVO, up to around 19 in a G700 (often fewer in luxury layouts), and roughly 16–19 in an AW189 depending on configuration.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew1411
Total Seats616218
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700AW189Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173075006511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775
Standard Cabin Seats412196
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats19197
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew1411
Total Seats616218
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats412196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats19197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition40003600
Horsepower8501983850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines222
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.957.847.3
Wingspan (ft)42.110347.1
Cabin Width (ft)48.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.914.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.416.613.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5