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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the utility/short‑haul business aircraft category, optimized for flexibility and shorter fields, with a typical range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and usually 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, generally positioned as an owner‑pilot premium aircraft, with roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and typically 4–6 passengers in a comfortable executive configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional missions, offering about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range and commonly seating 7–9 passengers. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with up to about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typical executive seating around 8–14 passengers, with higher-density configurations possible. Overall, turboprops prioritize versatility and lower operating costs, while the jets—especially the Global 7500—prioritize speed, cabin volume, and long-range capability.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 2.25
Min Crew221
Total Seats14106
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+TBM 960
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019061730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1284
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$4,450,000
Useful Load (lbs)75402908
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew221
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats14106
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats199
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1284
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523014390
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50003500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)189204119
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.535.3
Wingspan (ft)10456.342.1
Cabin Width (ft)85.54
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.74.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.513.4
Overall Height (ft)2717.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123