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Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine pressurized turboprop airplane (not a helicopter), optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel. It offers long range for its class (roughly 1,000+ nautical miles depending on reserves and payload) and typically carries one pilot plus up to five passengers in a high‑end cabin. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Its range is generally in the 450–500+ nautical mile class with typical mission reserves, and it commonly seats around 16 passengers in a transport layout (more in high‑density configurations). The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and corporate use. It has shorter range (roughly 250–350 nautical miles) and usually carries one or two pilots with about six to eight passengers depending on interior. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter focused on offshore and high‑capacity transport. It typically offers about 500+ nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 19 passengers (or more depending on configuration).

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats62121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats41919
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo
Min Crew112
Total Seats62121
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats41919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower85019832520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.8
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395775
Overall Height (ft)16.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140