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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop positioned as a rugged, short‑field capable utility and business aircraft. It typically offers the longest real‑world range of the three, generally around 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it can be configured for roughly 6 to 9 passengers in an executive cabin. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light jet aimed at faster, higher‑altitude business travel with a stand‑up/cabin‑class feel for its segment. Its range is usually about 1,800–2,100 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 7 to 9 passengers (often up to 9 with belted arrangements), with more baggage volume than most single‑engine turboprops. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilot efficiency and speed. Its range is typically about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, and passenger capacity is usually 4 to 6 (up to 6 seats total in many layouts), trading cabin size for lower operating costs and strong point‑to‑point flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25
Min Crew21
Total Seats106
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft NameXLS+TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)75402908
Standard Cabin Seats84
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$4,450,000
Flight RulesIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats106
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats84
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523014390
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW545CTBM 960
TBO (hrs)50003500
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines2
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.535.3
Wingspan (ft)56.342.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.54
Cabin Height (ft)5.74.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.513.4
Overall Height (ft)17.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123