Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G800 1 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER are twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/utility category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The 360 is optimized for versatile regional missions with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm class range, while the 360ER is the extended‑range variant (also used for special missions) with substantially more endurance, around the 2,000+ nm class and higher fuel capacity. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance owner‑pilot category, usually seating 4–6 passengers with range around 1,400–1,700 nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop in the light business category, generally 6–7 passengers, with range roughly 1,500–1,800 nm. The Gulfstream G800 and Bombardier Global 8000 are ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jets, designed for intercontinental missions. Both typically accommodate about 12–19 passengers depending on layout, with ranges in the ~8,000 nm class, enabling nonstop city pairs that turboprops cannot approach.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Bombardier Global 8000 | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G800 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Global 8000 | TBM 960 | G750 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2338 | 8000 | 1730 | — | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 19 | — | — | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 6585 | — | 2908 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Garmin G3000 | — | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 303 | 626.7 | 330 | 982 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $78,000,000 | $4,450,000 | 71500000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 19 | 6 | — | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | MID | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 19 | — | — | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | — | 6.2 | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Refreshment Center | Galley | — | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | 6 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 2,900 | — | — | 6600 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 14390 | — | 24000 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | Passport | TBM 960 | — | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | On-Condition | 3500 | — | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1050 | — | 850 | — | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 775 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 18920 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 46.7 | 111 | 35.3 | — | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 104 | 42.1 | — | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 8 | 4 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 4.1 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 54.5 | 13.4 | — | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 27 | — | — | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | 35.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | — | — |