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Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop airplanes in the high‑performance personal/corporate category. Both typically seat a pilot plus five passengers (up to six seats total). Range is broadly similar, with the TBM 960 generally around 1,400–1,700 nm depending on power settings and reserves, and the M600 SLS commonly around 1,400–1,600 nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in a higher cabin‑class than the TBM/M600, usually configured for seven to nine passengers (plus crew). Its range is typically in the roughly 1,400–1,700 nm class, varying with load and speed. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter oriented to utility, law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle roles. Passenger capacity is typically about five to six plus a pilot (configuration dependent). Its range is much shorter than the fixed‑wing turboprops, commonly on the order of roughly 300–400 nm, reflecting rotorcraft efficiency and mission profiles.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837752200
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats685
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.6
Standard Cabin Seats464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400012600
Max Cabin Seats7
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350036003600
Horsepower850850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.147.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)46.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.912.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Overall Height (ft)13.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220