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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business/utility class, generally offering the longest real-world legs in this group and the most flexible cabin for people and baggage; typical layouts seat about 6 to 9 passengers depending on configuration, making it the strongest choice when passenger capacity and mission versatility matter. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop (fast personal/business transport) with a smaller cabin, typically carrying about 4 to 6 passengers; its range is long for a single, but usually less than a 360ER on comparable reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is also a single‑engine turboprop, positioned as an owner‑flown personal/business aircraft; it commonly seats about 4 to 6 and offers solid mid‑to‑long range, generally below the TBM 960 in speed and often similar or somewhat less in range depending on payload. The Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter, usually carrying about 3 to 4 passengers plus a pilot, optimized for vertical access and low‑speed utility; its range is far shorter than the turboprops, trading distance for hover and off‑airport capability.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082200
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats65
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats44
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Overall Height (ft)11.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20