Daher TBM 900 vs Lancair Evolution Turbine

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

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Daher TBM 900
42 ft × 35 ft ⭥ 14 ft
1× Turboprop Retractable Pressurized
Lancair Evolution Turbine
37 ft × 30 ft ⭥ 10 ft
1× Turboprop Retractable Pressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification Daher TBM 900Lancair Evolution Turbine
Stall speed 81 kt76 kt
Approach speed 85 kt79 kt
Cruise speed 330 kt300 kt
Range 1730 nm1027 nm
Service ceiling 31000 ft28000 ft
Rate of climb 1600 fpm4000 fpm
Fuel burn 73.0 gph37.0 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

Daher TBM 900 Jet A
73.0 gph
Baseline
1,730 nm range 4.5 nm/gal 292 gal usable $438 fuel/hr 4h 00m endurance
Daher TBM 900: 73.0 gph at cruise, 1,730 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 0 minute endurance, 4.5 nautical miles per gallon.
Lancair Evolution Turbine Jet A
37.0 gph
Baseline
1,027 nm range 8.1 nm/gal 168 gal usable $222 fuel/hr 4h 32m endurance
Lancair Evolution Turbine: 37.0 gph at cruise, 1,027 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 32 minute endurance, 8.1 nautical miles per gallon.
Jet A range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed tank-dry · at this cruise burn

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing over 50 ft obstacle

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.

Estimated Operating Costs

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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Daher TBM 900 Jet A
$1,094 /hr
Baseline
Daher TBM 900: $1,094 per flight hour — fuel $438, maintenance and reserve $656.
Lancair Evolution Turbine Jet A
$602 /hr
Baseline
Lancair Evolution Turbine: $602 per flight hour — fuel $222, maintenance and reserve $380.
Daher TBM 900 Turboprop
$49,000 /yr Baseline
Daher TBM 900: $49,000 per year — insurance $30,000, hangar $14,000, annual inspection $5,000.
Lancair Evolution Turbine Turboprop
$9,902 /yr Baseline
Lancair Evolution Turbine: $9,902 per year — insurance withheld, hangar $7,402, annual inspection $2,500.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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Daher TBM 900 Turboprop
6 / 6 seats cargo 292 gal / 292 gal fuel 815 lbs wet payload 2,771 lbs useful 7,394 lbs MTOW
Lancair Evolution Turbine Turboprop
4 / 4 seats cargo 168 gal / 168 gal fuel 774 lbs wet payload 1,900 lbs useful 4,550 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

Payload-Range Map

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