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Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop airplanes aimed at owner‑operators, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft, and the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built primarily for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles. In range, the TBM 960 and M600 SLS typically deliver the longest point‑to‑point airplane range in this group (roughly around the 1,000–1,700 nm class depending on reserves and payload), the Avanti EVO is also long‑range but generally a step below the TBM at comparable payloads (often around the 1,000–1,500 nm class), and the S‑92 has substantially shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft (commonly several hundred nautical miles, roughly in the 400–600 nm class depending on configuration). For passenger capacity, the M600 SLS is usually arranged for about 4–6 passengers plus pilot, the TBM 960 for about 4–6 (up to 6–7 seats total depending on layout), the Avanti EVO commonly seats about 6–8 in executive configurations, and the S‑92 typically carries far more, often around 12–19 passengers depending on mission fit.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew1112
Total Seats68621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOM600S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015301406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908377522007417
Standard Cabin Seats46419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew1112
Total Seats68521
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.295.6
Standard Cabin Seats46419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400012600
Max Cabin Seats719
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNoYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500360036004000
Horsepower8508506002520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.147.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)46.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.912.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165775
Overall Height (ft)13.111.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140