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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned in the utility/business category, typically used for short-to-medium missions with strong runway flexibility. It offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range depending on payload and conditions and generally carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout (with higher-density seating possible). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine high‑performance turboprop aimed at owner‑operators and fast regional business travel. It is optimized for efficiency and speed with a typical range around 1,400–1,700 nm and usually seats 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, making it best for smaller groups. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for longer, higher‑comfort missions. It delivers approximately 3,900–4,000 nm of range and commonly accommodates 10–13 passengers in a spacious, multi‑zone cabin, making it the strongest option for long-range travel with larger parties.

SpecDaher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBM
Aircraft NameTBM 960
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYes
ModelTBM 960
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123