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Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop airplane best suited to owner‑pilot or small executive missions. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers (up to around 6 total seats plus pilot, depending on configuration) and offers roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for short‑range transport, public service, or utility roles. It generally carries 4 to 6 passengers (plus pilot) with a typical range on the order of about 250–350 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for fast executive travel, including operation from shorter or less‑prepared runways. It commonly seats about 6 to 10 passengers and has an approximate range of about 1,900–2,000 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport and heavy executive or VIP missions. It typically seats about 16 to 19 passengers and has a range around 500–600 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290866807417
Standard Cabin Seats4619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—1019
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3—
Standard Cabin Seats4619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Cargo Door—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1019
Lavatory Location—FWD—
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
No. of Engines—21
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.2—
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8—
Cabin Width (ft)45.6—
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1—
Cabin Length (ft)13.423—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123—775
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Overall Height (ft)—17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—90—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140