Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Daher TBM 960 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized fixed‑wing turboprops optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel, while the Leonardo AW189 and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are rotorcraft optimized for vertical access and short-hop flexibility. In category, the TBM 960 is a single‑engine high‑performance turboprop, and the Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine “pusher” turboprop often positioned as a light business aircraft alternative; the AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore/utility and corporate shuttle roles; the 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter oriented to executive and EMS/patrol missions. For range, the TBM 960 and Avanti EVO generally offer the longest legs (typically around the 1,000–1,500+ nautical mile class depending on reserves and payload), the AW189 sits mid‑pack for a helicopter (roughly several hundred nautical miles), and the 902 is usually shorter‑range still. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 typically seats about 4–6 passengers plus pilot, the Avanti EVO commonly carries about 6–7 passengers, the AW189 can carry a much larger cabin load (often in the mid‑teens up to around 16–19 depending on layout), and the 902 usually carries about 4–6 passengers.