Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e
The Beechcraft King Air 260, 360, and 360ER are twin‑turboprop aircraft typically used for corporate, utility, and special-mission roles. All three generally seat about 6–9 passengers in typical executive layouts, with higher maximum seating possible depending on configuration. Range increases across the line: the King Air 260 is broadly in the mid‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class, the King Air 360 is similar but oriented toward higher capability and comfort, and the King Air 360ER is the long-range variant, commonly cited around the 2,000+ nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, usually configured for about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, with range commonly around the mid‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class, emphasizing speed and efficiency for owner‑operators. The Embraer Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E are light business jets. The Phenom 100EV typically carries about 4–6 passengers and offers roughly ~1,100–1,200 nm range, while the larger Phenom 300E typically carries about 6–9 passengers with materially greater range, commonly around ~2,000+ nm depending on conditions.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1730 | 1,178 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 2908 | 3451 | 6914 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 310 | 312 | 303 | 330 | 406 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 6 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | — | No | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 15293 | — | — | 14390 | 21280 | 25560 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | MID | — | FWD |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | No | No |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 850 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 1730 | 3360 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 543 | 757 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 42.1 | 51.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 52.16 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 11 | 17.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | — | 14.3 | 16.75 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | 9 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 55 | 71 | 71 | — | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 60 | 74 |