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Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal and owner‑pilot business aircraft category, typically seating about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, with a range around 1,700 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is also a single‑engine turboprop but positioned slightly more toward entry-level personal/business use; it generally carries about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, with roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel and high passenger loads; it can be configured for roughly 10–19 passengers (with higher maximum occupancy possible) and offers about 7,500 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter suited to short‑range utility, tourism, and private missions; it typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a range on the order of 300–350 nautical miles. Overall, the G700 dominates range and capacity, the TBM 960 leads the turboprops in speed/range efficiency, the M600 SLS is a simpler lower-tier alternative, and the R66 trades range and speed for vertical-lift flexibility.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew141
Total Seats6166
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173075001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082200
Standard Cabin Seats4124
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew141
Total Seats6165
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats4124
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition3600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.929.7
Wingspan (ft)42.110343.2
Cabin Width (ft)48.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.254
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.912.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.411.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520