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Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient short‑to‑medium missions. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers in a pressurized cabin (with additional seating possible depending on configuration) and offers roughly 1,500 to 1,700 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to regional point‑to‑point travel and access to shorter runways. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental flying. It generally seats around 13 to 19 passengers in typical executive layouts (with higher-density seating possible) and has an approximate range near 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans with high cruise speed and a very spacious cabin. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a twin‑engine helicopter used for executive transport and offshore/utility missions. It commonly carries about 12 to 19 passengers depending on interior, with a range on the order of 500 to 600 nautical miles, trading distance and speed for vertical takeoff/landing and access to remote sites without runways.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew142
Total Seats61621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17307500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats41219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo
Min Crew142
Total Seats61621
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats41219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.9
Wingspan (ft)42.1103
Cabin Width (ft)48.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140