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Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop airplane best suited to owner-operators and short-to-medium business trips. It typically carries about 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to 6 plus a pilot depending on configuration) and offers roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range, depending on reserves and cruise profile. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental nonstop missions, usually accommodating around 10–19 passengers in executive layouts, with a range around 7,500 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles; it commonly seats about 16–19 passengers and has a practical range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin helicopter optimized for offshore and SAR operations, typically carrying about 19 passengers (higher in some utility layouts) with a similar practical range, roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew1412
Total Seats6162121
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700AW189S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17307500651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.74$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908——7417
Standard Cabin Seats4121919
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—191919
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNo———
Min Crew1412
Total Seats6162121
Galley LocationMIDFWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2———
Standard Cabin Seats4121919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390———
Crew Rest—Optional——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Max Cabin Seats—191919
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Engine
FADECYes—YesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition40004000
Horsepower850—19832520
Flat RatingISA + 49———
Thrust (lbs)—18250——
No. of Engines—221
Fuel Type——JetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
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)123—395775
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor——
Overall Height (ft)—25.416.617.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—195——
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85140