Daher TBM 960 Specifications
- Passengers
- 4–5
- Range
- 1,730 nm
- Cruise speed
- 330 kt
- Nonstop
- ~4 hr
- Class
- Turboprop
- Hourly rate
- $2,500–$3,500
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Daher TBM 960
The TBM family has been refined over more than 30 years; the 960 adds a new engine, autothrottle and an updated cabin.
TBMs cruise close to 330 knots, so on short trips they are nearly as quick as a light jet at a lower cost.
TBM 960 Variants
These versions share the same basic design, so we cover them on one page. Tell us if you prefer a specific one.
TBM 850
An earlier TBM with the same cabin and slightly lower speed; still common in charter fleets.
TBM 900
Added winglets, a new propeller and a quieter cabin to the TBM 850.
TBM 930
The TBM 900 with an updated touchscreen cockpit.
TBM 940
Added autothrottle and automatic de-icing to the TBM 930.
Is the TBM 960 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 4 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 5 passengers
- Short or remote runways, islands and mountain strips
Keep in Mind
- Slower and lower than jets, so you feel more weather on longer legs.
- Most cabins are about 4 ft 10 in tall, so you cannot stand up.
TBM 960 Sample Trips
Estimated one-way flight times and prices, calculated from this aircraft’s cruise speed and range. Short trips are billed at least the 2-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 2 hr 10 min | $9,000–$14,000 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 3 hr 30 min | $10,000–$15,000 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 6 hr 45 min1 fuel stop | $17,400–$24,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 6 hr 50 min1 fuel stop | $17,600–$24,500 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 9 hr1 fuel stop | $24,000–$33,500 |
TBM 960 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBM 960 | 4–5 | 1,730 nm | 330 kt | $2,500+ |
| PC-12 | 6–8 | 1,800 nm | 285 kt | $2,500+ |
| King Air 350 | 8–9 | 1,800 nm | 312 kt | $2,500+ |
| Piper M600 | 4–5 | 1,650 nm | 274 kt | $2,500+ |
TBM 960 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a TBM 960?
The TBM 960 is priced as a turboprop: about $2,500 to $3,500 per flight hour, with a 2-hour daily minimum. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen (2 hr 10 min) estimates at $9,000 to $14,000 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
Which TBM 960 versions can I charter?
This page covers the TBM 960, TBM 850, TBM 900, TBM 930 and TBM 940. They share the same basic airframe and cabin; the differences are described above. Availability depends on the operators near your departure airport.
How far can the TBM 960 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 1,730 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 4 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the TBM 960 seat?
Typically 4–5, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the TBM 960 fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs one fuel stop, for a total trip of about 9 hr. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
