Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66
The Daher TBM 960, Piaggio Avanti EVO, and Piper M600 SLS are all single‑engine turboprop airplanes (the Avanti being a twin‑turboprop pusher), aimed at fast personal and business travel, while the Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter optimized for short‑range point‑to‑point missions and vertical access. In range, the Avanti EVO and TBM 960 typically lead this group, with the M600 SLS close behind; all three are designed for several‑hour trips and frequent city‑pair business flying, whereas the R66’s practical range is notably shorter and more sensitive to reserves and payload. For passenger capacity, the Avanti EVO generally carries the most people in the cabin (commonly configured for around 7–9 occupants including pilot, depending on layout), the TBM 960 and M600 SLS are usually arranged for about 5–6 occupants total in comfort, and the R66 typically carries up to 5 seats total including the pilot, with useful load and mission equipment affecting how many can be carried comfortably.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID | — | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 9 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 35.3 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 42.1 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 13.4 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 123 | — | 165 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 20 |