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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are pressurized, twin‑ and single‑engine turboprops respectively, aimed at fast, efficient regional travel. The King Air 360ER is typically configured for about 6–9 passengers and offers long‑range capability around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop usually seating 4–6 passengers with a similar order of range, often around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, trading cabin volume for speed and efficiency. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, unpressurized utility single‑engine turboprop optimized for short or unimproved strips and cargo work; it commonly carries about 9–14 passengers but with shorter typical range, roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and transport where vertical lift matters more than speed; it commonly seats about 12–19 passengers, with range generally around 500–600 nautical miles, extendable with auxiliary fuel.

SpecDaher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)123775
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140