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Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft best suited to owner‑operators and small teams. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers in a pressurized cabin (up to around 6 plus a pilot depending on configuration) and offers long single‑pilot range on the order of roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, making it efficient for point‑to‑point regional trips. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at faster, more jet‑like turboprop travel. It commonly seats about 6 to 7 passengers and has a similar long‑range profile, roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatile operations, including shorter or less‑prepared runways than many jets. It generally accommodates about 6 to 8 passengers in typical executive layouts (with higher‑density options) and ranges roughly 1,700–2,000 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, VIP, and SAR roles. It can carry about 12–19 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment, with a much shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew1112
Total Seats68621
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015302076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.62$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908377566807417
Standard Cabin Seats46619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—71019
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew1112
Total Seats68621
Galley LocationMID—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.299.3—
Standard Cabin Seats46619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400023500—
Max Cabin Seats—71019
Galley / Refreshment—NoOptional Refreshment Center—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600——
Crew Rest——No—
Jump Seat——No—
Cargo Door——Yes—
Lavatory Location——FWD—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500360050004000
Horsepower850850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 23—
No. of Engines—221
Fuel Burn (gph)—100——
Thrust (lbs)——3435—
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
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——775
Overall Height (ft)—13.117.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.53.8—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—35.290—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140