Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop airplanes aimed at fast, owner‑flown or small corporate trips, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine medium‑lift helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and executive transport where vertical access matters more than speed and cost. In range, the TBM 960 generally leads the fixed‑wing pair, typically advertised around roughly 1,700 nautical miles class depending on reserves and power settings, while the M600 SLS is shorter‑legged at about the 1,400 nautical miles class. The S‑92’s range is substantially lower than either airplane, commonly in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile to around 500+ nautical miles class depending on cabin load and fuel configuration. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 and M600 SLS are typically six‑seat cabins plus pilot (often described as up to about 6 passengers), whereas the S‑92 carries far more, commonly configured for around 12–19 passengers depending on mission and interior.