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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short/rough-field flexibility and cost-efficient regional missions, offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range and typically seating about 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop focused on fast owner‑pilot or small charter use; it generally carries 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats including crew options) with about 1,400–1,700 nm range. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, tri‑jet large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it commonly accommodates around 12–16 passengers (with layouts varying higher or lower) and offers approximately 6,000–6,500 nm range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop with a distinctive cabin and efficient cruise profile; it typically seats 6–9 passengers and provides about 1,500–1,800 nm range. Overall, the Falcon 8X dominates range and cabin class, while the King Air 360ER and Avanti EVO emphasize turboprop practicality, and the TBM 960 targets smaller, speed-focused missions.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66—
Min Crew121
Total Seats6178
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XAvanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908369003775
Standard Cabin Seats4146
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats—167
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew121
Total Seats6178
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.29
Standard Cabin Seats4146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920024000
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—167
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower850—850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)—6722—
No. of Engines—32
Fuel Burn (gph)——100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.247.3
Wingspan (ft)42.186.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)47.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.714.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695—
Overall Height (ft)—26.113.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14035.2