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Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient, fast personal and small‑team travel. It typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers in addition to the pilot, and its range is generally around 1,500 to 1,700 nautical miles depending on conditions and configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet designed for more versatility, including operations into shorter or less‑developed runways than many jets. It commonly accommodates about 6 to 8 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible), and its range is roughly in the 1,800 to 2,000 nautical mile class. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, search and rescue, and executive/VIP transport where vertical access matters more than speed and long cruise legs. It can carry a much larger cabin load, often around 12 to 19 passengers depending on interior, but its range is shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft, typically on the order of about 500 to 600 nautical miles.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)290866807417
Standard Cabin Seats4619
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats1019
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats4619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)45.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.423
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140