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Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries a pilot plus up to five passengers (about six seats total) and offers long range for its class, roughly on the order of 1,000+ nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop airplane in a higher capacity and comfort bracket, generally seating six to nine occupants, and it also delivers long range, commonly around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles with mission‑dependent variation. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for utility, EMS, and law‑enforcement style missions; it usually carries one or two pilots plus several passengers (often up to about five or six total) and has a much shorter range than the turboprop airplanes, typically a few hundred nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, commonly configured for a pilot plus up to four passengers, with range also in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class—generally comparable to, or somewhat below, the 902 depending on configuration and reserves.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Seats7
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
No. of Engines2
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.3
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)123
Overall Height (ft)13.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2