Turboprop5 seats1,730 nm
Daher TBM 960
Single engine and single pilot capable. The fastest way to move four people between short runways.
The aircraft
Where the TBM 960 fits
Single engine and single pilot capable. The fastest way to move four people between short runways.
Turboprops trade cruise speed for field performance and operating cost. On legs under about 400 nm the jet time advantage largely disappears once you account for climb and descent, and a turboprop opens up several thousand additional runways across North America.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Daher TBM 960 plans out near 3h 40m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 6h 58m, which is beyond what it will do without a fuel stop.
The cabin measures about 4 ft high by 3.9 ft wide across 13.3 ft of length. It is a seated cabin. You move between seats, you do not walk around.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Turboprop |
| Typical seating | 5 passengers |
| Published range | 1,730 nm / 3,204 km |
| Typical cruise | 308 kt / 354 mph |
| Cabin height | 4 ft |
| Cabin width | 3.9 ft |
| Cabin length | 13.3 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 149 cu ft |
| Baggage | 35 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Curtained |
| Typical crew | 1 |
| Runway requirement | approx 2,535 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Daher TBM 960 covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the TBM 960
How many passengers does the Daher TBM 960 carry?
Typical charter seating is 5. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 5. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Daher TBM 960?
Published maximum range is 1,730 nautical miles, about 3,204 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Daher TBM 960?
Typical cruise is 308 knots, which is about 354 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 3h 40m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Daher TBM 960 need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 2,535 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Daher TBM 960 have a lavatory?
Curtained lavatory. It is a belted seat behind a curtain rather than a separate room, which is worth knowing before a long sector.
Alternatives
Other turboprops
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 8 | 1,803 nm | 290 kt | 4.9 ft |
| Beechcraft King Air 350i | 8 | 1,806 nm | 312 kt | 4.75 ft |
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