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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are both pressurized turboprops, but they serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine utility/business aircraft suited to executive travel, special missions, and operations from shorter runways; it typically offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and commonly seats 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilot or small executive trips, generally carrying 4–6 passengers in comfort with about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet in a higher category entirely, built for long‑haul corporate travel. It typically carries around 13 passengers and offers approximately 3,900 nautical miles of range, enabling intercontinental routes. The Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business aircraft, aimed at utility, law enforcement, training, and personal transport. It usually seats up to 5 and has a much shorter range, on the order of roughly 300 nautical miles.

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