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Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category, optimized for owner‑pilots and short business trips; it typically carries about 4–6 passengers (plus pilot) and offers roughly 1,500–1,700 nm of range depending on profile. The Gulfstream G700 is a large, long‑range business jet aimed at intercontinental missions; it commonly seats around 10–19 passengers in executive layouts and provides about 7,500 nm of range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with a “fast turboprop” executive niche between light jets and traditional turboprops; it usually accommodates about 6–8 passengers and delivers roughly 1,400–1,700 nm of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it can be configured for about 12–19 passengers and typically has on the order of 500–600 nm of range, trading speed and range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 2.25——$ 19.79
Min Crew1412
Total Seats616821
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700Avanti EVOS-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173075001530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56——$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908—37757417
Standard Cabin Seats412619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744——$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—19719
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNo—No—
Min Crew1412
Total Seats616821
Galley LocationMIDFWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2—9—
Standard Cabin Seats412619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390—24000—
Crew Rest—Optional——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Max Cabin Seats—19719
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Galley / Refreshment——No—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——6600—
Engine
FADECYes—YesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700PT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition36004000
Horsepower850—8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49—ISA + 28—
Thrust (lbs)—18250——
No. of Engines—221
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.947.3—
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)123——775
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor——
Overall Height (ft)—25.413.117.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—19535.2—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.5—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140