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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized, twin‑turboprop business aircraft, while the Daher TBM 960 is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop and the Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter. In range terms, the King Air 360ER is typically the longest‑leg option here, optimized for extended missions; the Avanti EVO and TBM 960 are also long‑range aircraft but generally fall short of the 360ER’s maximum endurance depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B has the shortest range of the four, reflecting helicopter mission profiles rather than cross‑country business travel. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER usually carries the most in a practical executive layout, commonly seating up to about nine. The Avanti EVO is typically configured for around seven to nine seats depending on interior choices. The TBM 960 is usually a six‑seat cabin with a pilot plus passengers, emphasizing speed and efficiency over cabin volume. The Enstrom 480B generally seats up to five (including pilot), prioritizing vertical lift and access over cabin capacity.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29083775
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Seats7
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
No. of Engines2
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.3
Wingspan (ft)42.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)46.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Overall Height (ft)13.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2