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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.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew1412
Total Seats616621
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700M600S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173075001406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.55$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908—22007417
Standard Cabin Seats412419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—19—19
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNo—No—
Min Crew1412
Total Seats616521
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2—5.6—
Standard Cabin Seats412419
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
FADECYes—NoYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700PT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition36004000
Horsepower850—6002520
Flat RatingISA + 49—ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)—18250——
No. of Engines—211
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260760
Fuel Type———JetFuel
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)123—165775
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor——
Overall Height (ft)—25.411.317.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—19520—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140