description Daher TBM 940 Overview
The Daher TBM 940 is a modern, high-performance turboprop aircraft designed for general aviation. It’s notable for achieving exceptional speed and range within this category, offering pressurized cabin comfort. The aircraft is primarily utilized by business pilots, corporate flight departments, and private operators requiring fast, reliable travel over considerable distances.
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How fast can the Daher TBM 940 fly?
The TBM 940 boasts a maximum cruising speed of 330 knots (about 380 mph) at flight level 280. This makes it one of the fastest single-engine turboprop aircraft in the general aviation market.
What major upgrade does the TBM 940 have over the previous TBM 930?
The TBM 940 introduces an automated icing protection system and an auto-throttle, significantly reducing pilot workload compared to the TBM 930. It also features an upgraded Prestige interior and physical keypad overlays for the Garmin G3000 avionics.
How far can the Daher TBM 940 travel on a single tank of fuel?
With a typical cruise speed, the aircraft has a maximum range of approximately 1,730 nautical miles. This allows for non-stop transcontinental flights, such as flying from New York to Florida with significant fuel reserves.
What type of engine powers the Daher TBM 940?
The aircraft is equipped with a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing 850 shaft horsepower. This highly reliable engine is a staple in the general aviation and business turboprop market.
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