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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 RulesIFRIFRIFR
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)290822007417
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 Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew1412
Total Seats616521
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats412419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700PT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition36004000
Horsepower8506002520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)123165775
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.411.317.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140