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Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for owner‑pilot or small executive missions. It typically carries about 4–6 passengers in a pressurized cabin and offers long IFR range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet aimed at corporate and charter use, with a larger cabin and more flexible loading. It commonly seats about 6–10 passengers and has a range typically around 2,000 nautical miles, again varying with configuration. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles. It generally accommodates around 16–19 passengers with a practical range typically in the 400–500 nautical mile class. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore and government/utility missions. It commonly carries about 19 passengers (higher in some layouts) and has a similar medium range band, often roughly 400–550 nautical miles depending on tanks, reserves, and payload.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew1112
Total Seats621621
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189PC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306512076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908—66807417
Standard Cabin Seats419619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—191019
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNo—1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew1112
Total Seats621621
Galley LocationMID—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2—9.3—
Standard Cabin Seats419619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390—23500—
Max Cabin Seats—191019
Crew Rest——No—
Jump Seat——No—
Cargo Door——Yes—
Lavatory Location——FWD—
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500400050004000
Horsepower8501983—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49—ISA + 23—
Fuel Type—JetFuel—JetFuel
No. of Engines—221
Thrust (lbs)——3435—
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.852.2—
Wingspan (ft)42.1—55.8—
Cabin Width (ft)4—5.6—
Cabin Height (ft)4.1—5.1—
Cabin Length (ft)13.4—23—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395—775
Overall Height (ft)—16.617.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—140
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90—