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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are both pressurized turboprop airplanes, but they serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine utility/business aircraft with longer endurance and more cabin flexibility, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers depending on configuration, and offering long-range capability on the order of roughly 1,500 nautical miles. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and efficiency with a smaller cabin, generally seating 4 to 6 passengers, and a typical range around 1,400 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, utility, and personal transport. It carries about 3 to 4 occupants and has a much shorter range, commonly a few hundred nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine transport helicopter used for offshore and SAR roles. It carries roughly 12 to 19 passengers and, while shorter‑ranged than the turboprop airplanes, typically offers several hundred nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves.

SpecDaher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)123775
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140