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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for short and medium missions, offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, generally aimed at owner‑pilots and fast point‑to‑point trips, with about 1,500–1,700 nm range and usually 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to around 6–7 with tighter seating). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel, with about 7,500 nm range and a typical cabin load around 12–16 passengers (certified for more, depending on configuration). The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles, with roughly 450–500 nm range and seating commonly 12–16 passengers (higher in dense utility layouts). Overall, the G700 dominates range and cabin size, the King Air and TBM balance speed and economy for shorter legs, and the AW189 trades range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700AW189
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17307500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats41219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Max Cabin Seats1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo
Min Crew141
Total Seats61621
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats41219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower8501983
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)42.1103
Cabin Width (ft)48.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.416.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85