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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft aimed at longer regional missions. It offers the greatest practical range of this group, roughly in the 1,500–1,800+ nautical mile class depending on load, and typically carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (higher maximum seating is possible in utility configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short/rough-field work and cargo-passenger flexibility. Its range is generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles, and it commonly seats up to about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and regulations. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance, pressurized single‑turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot business travel. Its range is typically about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, with seating usually 4–6 passengers plus the pilot. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter focused on short-range missions. Range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (around 200–350), with capacity around 4–5 occupants including the pilot.

SpecDaher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBM
Aircraft NameTBM 960
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYes
ModelTBM 960
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123