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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both turboprops, but they serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑engine business/utility aircraft aimed at comfortable regional travel, while the Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine utility platform often used for short‑haul passenger, cargo, and remote-field operations. In range, the King Air 360ER is typically in the roughly 1,500–1,800 nm class (depending on payload and reserves), generally exceeding the Grand Caravan EX, which is commonly around the ~900–1,200 nm class. Passenger-wise, the King Air 360ER is usually configured for about 6–9, whereas the Grand Caravan EX often seats 9–14 in commuter layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance, pressurized single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot flying, with range often around ~1,400–1,700 nm and typical seating around 4–6 (up to 6–7 depending on interior). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft with a distinctive pusher design, generally offering about 1,400–1,700 nm range and typically seating 6–9.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Seats7
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
No. of Engines2
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.3
Wingspan (ft)42.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)46.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Overall Height (ft)13.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2