Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER are twin‑engine turboprops; the Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop; the Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets; and the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with a high‑speed, low‑drag pusher configuration. On range, the King Air 360 is a mid‑range turboprop, while the 360ER extends endurance for longer legs than the standard 360. The TBM 960 is a long‑range single turboprop, typically competitive with or better than many cabin‑class turboprops on still‑air range. Among the jets, the CJ3+ offers solid light‑jet range, while the Phenom 300E is generally at the top of the light‑jet set for a mix of range and speed. The Avanti EVO is a fast turboprop with range typically comparable to mid/upper turboprops, often less than the longest‑range single‑engine TBM missions but competitive with many twin turboprops. On passenger capacity, the TBM 960 is usually configured around 4–6 passengers; the King Air 360/360ER and Avanti EVO commonly seat about 6–9; and the CJ3+ and Phenom 300E typically carry about 6–9 depending on layout.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.88 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Embraer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | TBM 960 | Phenom 300E | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2338 | 1898 | 1730 | 2,010 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | 10 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 6585 | 5530 | 2908 | 6914 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 744 | $ 1,758 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 303 | 415 | 330 | 464 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $4,450,000 | $9,650,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | MID | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | 9 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Refreshment Center | Galley | — | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23586 | 14390 | 25560 | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | TBM 960 | Canada PW535E1 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1050 | — | 850 | — | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 775 | 703 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 2820 | — | 3360 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 624 | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 46.7 | 51.2 | 35.3 | 51.2 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 53 | 42.1 | 52.16 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 15.7 | 13.4 | 17.2 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15.2 | — | 16.75 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.2 | — | 14.8 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 71 | — | — | 10 | 35.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 65 | — | 74 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | — | — |