Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both utility-focused turboprops, but the 360ER is a pressurized, higher-performance twin intended for faster, longer missions and more demanding weather, while the Caravan is a rugged single optimized for simpler regional hauling and short, unimproved strips. In range, the King Air 360ER is typically the longest-legged of the group (roughly in the 1,500–2,000+ nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves), the TBM 960 follows with long single-engine cross-country capability (about 1,400–1,700 nm), the Grand Caravan EX is usually shorter (around 900–1,200 nm), and the Robinson R66 helicopter is shortest (roughly 300–400 nm). For passenger capacity, the Grand Caravan EX generally carries the most (commonly up to 9 passengers in commuter layouts), the King Air 360ER is typically configured around 6–9 passengers in executive use, the TBM 960 is usually 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, and the R66 is a five-seat helicopter (typically up to 4 passengers plus pilot).
| Spec | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.25 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | TBM 960 |
| Aircraft Type | Turbo Prop |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.56 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,450,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Galley Location | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 14390 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | TBM 960 |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 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 |