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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility/light business aircraft, the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with strong short/rough‑field capability, and the Dassault Falcon 8X is a large‑cabin, long‑range trijet. In range, the Falcon 8X sits far above the others at roughly 6,400 nautical miles class, enabling true intercontinental missions. The PC‑24 is a mid‑range light jet at about 2,000 nm class depending on load, suitable for regional to transcontinental legs in favorable conditions. The King Air 360ER is a long‑leg turboprop in the roughly 1,800 nm class with auxiliary fuel, prioritizing flexibility and lower operating costs over jet speeds. The TBM 960 typically offers around 1,700 nm class range, emphasizing fast point‑to‑point travel for one pilot and a small group. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X commonly seats about 12–16, the PC‑24 typically 6–10, the King Air 360ER around 6–9, and the TBM 960 usually 4–6 in standard executive layouts.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew121
Total Seats6176
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XPC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908369006680
Standard Cabin Seats4146
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats1610
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew121
Total Seats6176
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats4146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920023500
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Max Cabin Seats1610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.252.2
Wingspan (ft)42.186.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)47.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.723
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695
Overall Height (ft)26.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor