Aircraft comparison
Daher TBM 960 vs Piaggio P.180 Avanti II
Summary
The Daher TBM 960 and the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II are two turboprops, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Daher TBM 960 flies farther (1,730 vs 1,500 nm); the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II carries more (9 vs 6 pax); the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II is faster (402 vs 330 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Daher TBM 960 reaches more nonstop (267 versus 239). On a route like Aspen – Miami (1,556 nm), only the Daher TBM 960 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
230nm
13.3% · TBM 960 ahead
Cruise speed
72kt
17.9% · P.180 Avanti II ahead
Max passengers
3
33.3% · P.180 Avanti II ahead
Nonstop reach
267 / 239
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | TBM 960 | P.180 Avanti II |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,730 nm (3,204 km)✓ | 1,500 nm (2,778 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 330 kt (611.2 km/h) | 402 kt (744.5 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 31,000 ft (9,448.8 m) | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 7,615 lb (3,454.1 kg) | 12,100 lb (5,488.5 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 4 count | 7 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 6 count | 9 count✓ |
| Baggage volume | 44 cuft (1.25 m3) | 44 cuft (1.25 m3) |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B |
| Engines | 1 count | 2 count |
| Power per engine | 895 shp | 850 shp |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Aspen – Miami — 1,556 nm. Only the Daher TBM 960 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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