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Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Daher TBM 960, Piaggio Avanti EVO, and Pilatus PC-24 sit in different segments despite all being turboprop-powered aircraft. The TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, typically used for owner‑pilots and efficient point‑to‑point trips. It generally offers around 4 to 6 passenger seats (depending on configuration) and a range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles. The Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with a cabin experience closer to a light business aircraft; it commonly carries about 6 to 7 passengers in addition to pilots and typically posts a similar ballpark range of roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, with more cabin volume than the TBM. The PC‑24 is a twin‑engine “super versatile jet” rather than a turboprop; it trades some pure range for runway flexibility and payload, usually seating about 6 to 10 passengers depending on layout, with a typical range around roughly 1,700–2,000 nautical miles. Overall, TBM 960 emphasizes efficiency and simplicity, Avanti EVO emphasizes speed and cabin, and PC‑24 emphasizes multi-mission capability and capacity.

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 Seats710
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.299.3
Standard Cabin Seats466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400023500
Max Cabin Seats710
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
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