Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop airplanes aimed at owner‑pilots, while the Gulfstream G700 is a large, long‑range business jet and the Sikorsky S‑92 is a twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore, government, and VIP transport. In range, the G700 is the clear outlier, designed for intercontinental missions at roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, whereas the TBM 960 and M600 SLS are medium‑range, generally around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The S‑92’s range is shorter, commonly on the order of 500–600 nautical miles with reserves, reflecting helicopter performance and mission profiles. For passenger capacity, the M600 SLS and TBM 960 typically seat about 4–6 passengers in comfort (with total seats around 5–6), the G700 is configured for about 10–19 passengers depending on layout, and the S‑92 can carry far more than typical business aircraft—often around 12–19 passengers in commercial seating, with VIP layouts usually fewer.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 16 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Gulfstream | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | G700 | M600 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 7500 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | — | 2200 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | — | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 516 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $78,000,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | MID | FWD | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | — | 5.6 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | — | 12600 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8644 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | Pearl 700 | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | — | 600 | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | — | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 109.9 | 29.7 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 103 | 43.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 8.2 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 6.25 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 56.9 | 12.3 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — | 165 | 775 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.4 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |