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Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast point‑to‑point travel, typically carrying a pilot plus about 4–6 passengers, with long legs around roughly 1,000–1,500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop airplane positioned as a faster, higher‑capacity executive aircraft, often seating 6–8 passengers (up to 9 in some layouts) and offering broadly similar long-range capability, commonly around 1,000–1,700 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP missions; it carries far more people than the airplanes in utility layouts (commonly 12–16 passengers, higher in dense seating) but with shorter range, typically on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on mission equipment and fuel reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter for personal, training, and light utility use, generally carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with shorter range than the AW189, often roughly 300 nautical miles.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew111
Total Seats6218
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775
Standard Cabin Seats4196
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats197
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats6218
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats4196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Seats197
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)350040003600
Horsepower8501983850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.847.3
Wingspan (ft)42.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)46.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Overall Height (ft)16.613.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2