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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the utility/executive category, optimized for shorter runways and regional missions, with roughly 1,800–2,000 nm range and typically 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, best for fast, efficient owner‑flown travel, with about 1,500–1,700 nm range and usually 4–6 passengers in a club layout. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, faster and higher‑flying than the turboprops, with around 2,000 nm range and commonly seats 7–9 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range trijet designed for intercontinental missions, offering approximately 6,400+ nm range and typically accommodates 12–16 passengers (with layouts varying by operator). In general, the TBM 960 emphasizes efficiency and access, the King Air 360ER adds twin‑engine capability and flexibility, the XLS+ balances jet speed with midsize cabin utility, and the Falcon 8X delivers the greatest range and cabin capacity.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew212
Total Seats10617
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameXLS+TBM 9608X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190617306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats9—16
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7540290836900
Standard Cabin Seats8414
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
Flight Rules—IFR—
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit223
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo—No
Jump SeatNo—Yes
Total Seats10617
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9—16
Lavatory LocationAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.210.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats8414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252301439029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CTBM 960PW307D
TBO (hrs)50003500On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)4119—6722
No. of Engines2—3
Horsepower—850—
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.535.380.2
Wingspan (ft)56.342.186.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7——
Cabin Width (ft)5.547.7
Cabin Height (ft)5.74.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)18.513.442.7
Overall Height (ft)17.2—26.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9—6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3—29.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10—140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1231695