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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are turboprops, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large corporate jet airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9, placing it in a far higher size and capability category. The TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop typically used for owner‑pilot or small executive missions, carrying about 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to 6 total seats). The King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop suited to regional corporate and utility flying, commonly seating roughly 6–9 passengers depending on layout. In range, the TBM 960 is roughly in the 1,400–1,700 nautical mile class, while the King Air 360ER extends farther for a turboprop, around the 1,800–2,000+ nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The BBJ MAX 9 is in a different league: it can be configured for a much larger VIP cabin and staff complement, and its range is typically cited around 6,000+ nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental legs with far more space and amenities than either turboprop.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25
Min Crew41
Total Seats126
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771202908
Standard Cabin Seats84
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000
Flight RulesIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats106
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
Standard Cabin Seats84
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.3
Wingspan (ft)117.942.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.4
Overall Height (ft)40.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123