What You Need to Know About the TBM 960

[@topofthegreen]

the most beautiful turboprop, I love the TBM!

[@cuttheknot4781]

I prefer a twin engine Honda Jet for the same money.

[@franke1226]

Only thing i would buy from Honda is a lawn mower.

[@ubermenschen3636]

@@franke1226 ::: don’t forget : Honda generator is good, too.

[@sammalone6714]

Acquisition costs are similar however operationally the jet would require more reserves. And you would need to hire a pilot. if you chose to fly it yourself you would have to spend time and money to get the appropriate ratings. You have to be really committed to achieving it.

[@ubermenschen3636]

Piaggio P180 is better in many ways: more seats, more comfort ( head and leg room) , greater load capacity, 410FL, jet-like speed 400 plus knots, a bathroom, and cost only $7-$8 million.

[@GenAnaesthetic77]

Errm no. Serviceability is a nightmare, 400 knots sounds great but with such slow climb speeds the block times reflect a much slower overall speed. And noisy. Of course it’s all about the mission so really you’re not comparing apples with apples either. Most private pilots would struggle with the P180. The TBM is still a jump but it’s manageable.

[@farwalker3672]

Not surprising given the P180 is 2 to $3 million more expensive.

[@johnhanson9245]

"Cost only $7-$8 million"....Oh....I will take two of them at that price