Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized, single‑pilot-capable turboprop airplanes aimed at fast personal or small business travel, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore energy, SAR, and VIP/utility transport. In range, the TBM 960 is generally the longest-legged of the two airplanes, commonly quoted around 1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, whereas the Avanti EVO is typically in the roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical mile class. The S‑92’s range is substantially shorter than either fixed‑wing option, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles (mission equipment, reserves, and seating layout can change this). Passenger capacity also differs: a TBM 960 is usually configured for about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, the Avanti EVO commonly seats about 6–8 passengers plus pilots, and an S‑92 can carry far more—often around 12–19 passengers depending on configuration—trading cruise speed and range for vertical lift, hover, and point-to-point access without runways.