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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).

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