Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
All five are pressurized single- or twin‑turboprop business aircraft, but they split into two categories: twin‑engine utility/business (Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER) and high‑performance single‑engine personal/corporate (Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960, plus the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX). In range, the King Air 360 provides roughly mid‑to‑upper‑teens hundred nautical miles, while the King Air 360ER is the long‑range variant, stretching into the low‑to‑mid‑two‑thousand‑nautical‑mile class depending on payload and reserves. The TBM 910 and TBM 960 are fast singles with typically around the ~1,700‑nm class range, with the 960 generally similar but optimized for newer engine/avionics and efficiency rather than a dramatic range jump. The PC‑12 NGX is also in the ~1,700‑nm class, often competitive on practical missions with strong payload flexibility. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360/360ER typically seat about 6–9, the TBM 910/960 generally 4–6 (up to about 6), and the PC‑12 NGX commonly 6–9 with a notably spacious cabin.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 2338 | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | — | — | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 6585 | 2908 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 303 | 330 | 330 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | — | — | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | Yes |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 1050 | 850 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 775 | 291 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 37 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | — | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 71 | 30 | — | 40 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | 123 | — |