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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.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats10621
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameXLS+TBM 960S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)19061730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)754029087417
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo—
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatNo——
Total Seats10621
Galley LocationFWDMID—
Max Cabin Seats9—19
Lavatory LocationAFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523014390—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500035004000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)4119——
No. of Engines2—1
Horsepower—8502520
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
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—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)—123775