TBM 910 vs TBM 940
TBM 910 and TBM 940 are closely matched, each topping 0 of 7 metrics.
The Daher (TBM) TBM 910 (introduced 2018) and the Daher (TBM) TBM 940 (introduced 2019) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are turboprops, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. On paper they are closely matched, so the decision usually turns on cabin, economics and availability. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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TBM 910 vs TBM 940: the key differences
- The TBM 910 and TBM 940 are evenly matched on range, both at 1,730 nm.
- The TBM 910 and TBM 940 are evenly matched on cruise speed, both at 330 kt.
- The TBM 910 and TBM 940 are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 6 seats.
- The TBM 940 is the newer design (introduced 2019 versus 2018 for the TBM 910), a gap of 1 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the TBM 910 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the TBM 910 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The TBM 940 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
TBM 910 vs TBM 940: FAQs
Which is newer, the TBM 910 or the TBM 940?
The TBM 940 is the newer design, introduced in 2019 versus 2018 for the TBM 910.
Should I buy the TBM 910 or the TBM 940?
On published specifications the TBM 910 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The TBM 940 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the TBM 910 vs TBM 940?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.