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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane suited to regional missions, offering long endurance for its class with roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑turboprop optimized for owner‑pilot efficiency and speed, generally carrying 4–6 passengers with about 1,300–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner; it far exceeds the turboprops in cabin volume and comfort, with intercontinental capability on the order of about 6,000–6,600 nautical miles and passenger capacity that varies widely by configuration, commonly around 25–50 in VIP layouts (and far more in airline seating). The Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and executive transport; it trades cruise speed and range for vertical lift, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers with around 450–500 nautical miles of range.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew411
Total Seats12621
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMLeonardo
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 960AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761730651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771202908
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats10621
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines22
Horsepower8501983
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.357.8
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)40.316.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Rotor Diameter (ft)48