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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized turboprops, the Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop, and the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range tri-jet business jet. On range, the Falcon 8X is in a different class, offering roughly 6,400 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental missions. The King Air 360ER and TBM 960 sit in the mid-range tier, typically around about 1,500–2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, while the M600 SLS is shorter-range at roughly 1,000–1,500 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Falcon 8X commonly seats about 12–16 passengers, the King Air 360ER typically seats about 6–9 in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations), the TBM 960 usually carries about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, and the M600 SLS is generally a 4–5 passenger aircraft plus a pilot. Overall, the Falcon 8X prioritizes global reach and cabin size, the King Air emphasizes versatility and multi-engine utility, and the TBM and M600 focus on efficient owner-flown travel.

SpecDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew121
Total Seats6176
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 9608XM600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173064501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908369002200
Standard Cabin Seats4144
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats16
Cabin
Cockpit232
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew121
Total Seats6175
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats4144
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960PW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.380.229.7
Wingspan (ft)42.186.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)47.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.24
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.712.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695165
Overall Height (ft)26.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020