Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop utility/business aircraft, the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, and the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop often positioned between turboprops and light jets. The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are very light jets designed primarily for short‑to‑medium business missions. In range terms, the TBM 960 generally leads this group at roughly 1,700–1,900 nautical miles, with the King Air 360 typically around 1,500–1,800 nm depending on payload and reserves. The Avanti EVO is usually in the same broad bracket, often about 1,500–1,700 nm. The Phenom 100EV and Citation M2 are commonly around 1,100–1,300 nm, again varying with passengers, winds, and IFR reserves. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360 and Avanti EVO usually seat about 6–9 passengers, the TBM 960 typically seats 4–6 in comfort (up to 6–7 in some layouts), while the Phenom 100EV and Citation M2 most often carry about 4–6 passengers.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Cessna Citation M2 | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.20 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.84 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Embraer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350i | M2 | TBM 960 | Phenom 100EV | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1560 | 1400 | 1730 | 1,178 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.53 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.71 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5145 | 3810 | 2908 | 3451 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,311 | $ 1,395 | $ 744 | $ 1,152 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 312 | 404 | 330 | 406 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,650,000 | $5,150,000 | $4,450,000 | $4,250,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Optional | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | — | 6 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional | No | — | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 22027 | 14390 | 21280 | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | FJ44-1AP-21 | TBM 960 | PW617F1-E | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | — | 850 | — | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 539 | 492 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 1965 | — | 1730 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 516 | — | 543 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 42.6 | 35.3 | 42.1 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 47.3 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 11 | 13.4 | 11 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14 | — | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | 8.8 | — | 9 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | — | 10 | 35.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46 | — | 60 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — | — |