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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the pressurized business/utility category, typically seating about 6 to 9 passengers, and it emphasizes endurance with an approximate range on the order of 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, usually configured for about 4 to 6 passengers, and generally offers roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter in the light utility category, commonly carrying about 4 to 5 passengers, with a much shorter range—typically a few hundred nautical miles—optimized for short, flexible point‑to‑point missions rather than long cross‑country travel. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet, often seating about 6 to 10 passengers, and combines higher speed with an approximate range around 2,000 nautical miles, making it the longest‑range option here and the only jet in the group.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop—
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29086680
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats—10
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew Rest—No
Jump Seat—No
Cargo Door—Yes
Max Cabin Seats—10
Lavatory Location—FWD
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower850—
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—3435
No. of Engines—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)45.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.423
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)—17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—90