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Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal and owner‑flown business aircraft category. It typically carries about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot and offers roughly 1,500–1,700 nm of range, making it best for fast point‑to‑point regional trips with modest cabin space. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light utility helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing airplane; it generally seats about 4–7 passengers plus a pilot and has a much shorter range, commonly around 300–400 nm, trading speed and endurance for vertical access and rooftop/remote landing capability. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft with a larger, stand‑up style cabin for about 6–7 passengers (often up to 8–9 depending on configuration) and around 1,500–1,800 nm of range, emphasizing cabin comfort and cruise efficiency. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for rough‑field versatility; it typically seats 6–8 (with options up to about 10) and offers about 1,800–2,000 nm of range, combining jet speed with flexible airport access.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837756680
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats—710
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Galley LocationMID—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.299.3
Standard Cabin Seats466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400023500
Max Cabin Seats—710
Galley / Refreshment—NoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600—
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower850850—
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines—22
Fuel Burn (gph)—100—
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.147.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)46.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.923
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123——
Overall Height (ft)—13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—35.290
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17