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.
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | M600 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 | 1530 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 | 3775 | 2200 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 | — | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 | 400 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | No | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | MID | — | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 | 9 | 5.6 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 | 24000 | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | — | 19 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | 8644 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 850 | 600 | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| 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 | 775 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 13.1 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |