Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft King Air 360 and Daher TBM 960 are pressurized turboprops, while the Cessna Citation M2, Embraer Phenom 100EV, Embraer Phenom 300E, and Piaggio Avanti EVO are jets (the Avanti being an unconventional pusher‑prop “speed turboprop” often compared with light jets in mission). For range, the Phenom 300E generally leads this group at roughly 2,000+ nm class capability, followed by the King Air 360 and TBM 960 in the ~1,400–1,700 nm class depending on load and reserves. The Avanti EVO typically sits in a similar mid‑range band, often around ~1,400–1,700 nm. The Citation M2 and Phenom 100EV are shorter‑leg light jets, commonly around ~1,000–1,200 nm class. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360 is usually configured for about 6–9 passengers, the Phenom 300E commonly seats 7–9, and the Avanti EVO often seats 7–9. The TBM 960 is typically 4–6 passengers, while the Citation M2 and Phenom 100EV are usually 4–6 passengers.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Cessna Citation M2 | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Embraer | Embraer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | M2 | TBM 960 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 1400 | 1730 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | — | 7 | 10 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 3810 | 2908 | 3451 | 6914 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,395 | $ 744 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 404 | 330 | 406 | 464 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $5,150,000 | $4,450,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID | — | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | — | 6 | 9 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | No | — | No | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | No | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 22027 | 14390 | 21280 | 25560 | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-1AP-21 | TBM 960 | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 850 | — | — | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 492 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 1965 | — | 1730 | 3360 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 516 | — | 543 | 757 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 42.6 | 35.3 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 47.3 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 11 | 13.4 | 11 | 17.2 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14 | — | 14.3 | 16.75 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 8.8 | — | 9 | 14.8 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | — | 10 | 10 | 35.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | 0.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46 | — | 60 | 74 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — | — | — |