Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are pressurized turboprops, the Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, and the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter. In range, the TBM 960 is typically the longest‑leg single‑engine turboprop at roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, while the King Air 360ER is designed for extended missions around roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Citation XLS+ generally offers jet speeds with a range around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles, varying by payload and conditions. The S‑92’s helicopter range is much shorter in fixed‑wing terms, commonly on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, optimized for regional, offshore, or point‑to‑point access rather than long stage lengths. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 is typically arranged for 4–6 passengers, the King Air 360ER often seats about 6–9, the Citation XLS+ commonly carries 7–9 in executive layouts, and the S‑92 can be configured for around 12–19 passengers depending on interior and mission.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 2.25 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | TBM 960 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 1730 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 2908 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 744 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 330 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $4,450,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 6.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 14390 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW545C | TBM 960 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 3500 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 2520 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 35.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 42.1 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 13.4 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | — | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 775 |