TBM 940 vs TBM 960
The TBM 960 leads, topping 1 of 7 compared metrics.
The Daher (TBM) TBM 940 (introduced 2019) and the Daher (TBM) TBM 960 (introduced 2022) 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. undefined
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TBM 940 vs TBM 960: the key differences
- The TBM 940 and TBM 960 are evenly matched on range, both at 1,730 nm.
- The TBM 940 and TBM 960 are evenly matched on cruise speed, both at 330 kt.
- The TBM 940 and TBM 960 are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 6 seats.
- The TBM 960 is the newer design (introduced 2022 versus 2019 for the TBM 940), a gap of 3 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 940 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 940 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The TBM 960 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 940 vs TBM 960: FAQs
Which is newer, the TBM 940 or the TBM 960?
The TBM 960 is the newer design, introduced in 2022 versus 2019 for the TBM 940.
Should I buy the TBM 940 or the TBM 960?
On published specifications the TBM 940 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The TBM 960 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 940 vs TBM 960?
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.